Reduced federal funding and staffing could hinder the Maine Climate Council’s ability to prepare for and track climate change, as well as the state’s ability to meet greenhouse gas reduction goals.
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Kennebunkport celebrates Barbara Bush’s 100th birthday
The celebration of the late former first lady included cake, a beach walk and her passion for children’s literacy.
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Rumble strips saving lives — and money — on rural Maine roads
The state plans to install 100 miles of rumble strips a year in Maine, which has the highest crash fatality rate in New England, according to researchers.
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Kennebunk wildlife biologist killed in Alaska helicopter crash
Shiloh Schulte, 46, who previously served on Kennebunk’s Select Board, was conducting conservation work in the remote North Slope region when the helicopter crashed Wednesday.
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Waterville eatery attacked on social media for flying Pride flag
For the first time in years, Silver Street Tavern in downtown Waterville is getting a lot of backlash on social media for hanging a rainbow-colored flag outside its restaurant during June, the annual Pride month.
Posted inAmy Calder, Columns, Maine, Morning Sentinel
All you need is love and French music in Skowhegan
Louise Savoy, 86, is host of ‘Just Over the Moon,’ a show on HooSkow Radio that airs French and French Canadian music and songs.
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At 17, Livermore junior is racking up achievements | Face Time
‘Growing up in a small community taught me the importance of helping others and wanting to see people thrive,’ said Mason Labonte, a student at Spruce Mountain High School in Jay.
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Hallowell volunteers survey ‘threatened’ Vaughan Brook watershed
Recent testing found Vaughan Brook does not meet water quality standards for aquatic life and dissolved oxygen, thanks largely to increased pressure from development.
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Daughter of Lewiston house crash victim says unsafe road to blame
The daughter of 86-year-old Claudette Dumont is urging city officials to fix a dangerous curve on Old Lisbon Road after a car crashed into her mother’s home for the second time.
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Hallowell Pride celebration keeps spirits high
Hundreds of people braved a soaking rain Saturday afternoon to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community.