Owned by wildlife education and conservation advocate Jessica Woodend, of Topsham, Chunk the whale makes visits to schools and community spaces all over Maine.
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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inCommunity, Local & State, News, Outdoors
As skijoring grows in Maine, locals say it’s all about the partnership
From dog-powered trail runs to horse-drawn fairground races, skijoring is taking shape in western and central Maine as a winter sport built on preparation, shared access and control on snow.
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Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Maine schools tackle food waste to save money, time and the environment
A pilot program from UMaine’s Mitchell Center found big reductions in school cafeteria food waste, and a toolkit rolled out this fall will help schools prepare for a food waste ban that starts in 2030.
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World, News
NYC mayor and Ms. Rachel team up — and share a Maine connection
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the YouTube superstar sang with preschoolers Friday as part of the announcement of universal child care for 2-year-olds in New York City.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Maine teacher prep programs call foul after getting an F for how they teach reading
The National Council on Teacher Quality gave poor ratings to three of Maine’s public universities at a time when reading test scores have been falling.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Outdoors
What does the Trump administration’s review of wildlife refuges mean for Maine?
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has been asked to “look for refuges and hatcheries established for a purpose that no longer aligns with the mission” of the agency.
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Graham Platner and wife announce trip to Norway for affordable IVF treatments
‘Not to get political, but it’s a real indication of how flawed our health care system is,’ said Platner.
Posted inCommunity, Guides, Local & State, News, Outdoors, The Maine Forecast, Things to Do
Hiking with a dog this winter? Here’s what you need to know.
As winter continues and spring approaches, dog owners can enjoy Maine trails safely by planning ahead and following basic trail etiquette.
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Emergency calls are on the rise. Not enough Mainers are answering.
Maine’s firefighter shortage is part of a national problem, but the state’s size, rural makeup and aging population complicate matters — and the solutions are proving elusive.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Western Maine doctors swamped by flu: ‘Perfect storms’
‘Not a great time,’ one health care provider said. ‘Get your flu shot.’