Conservation groups say the move will leave the North Atlantic right whale — which now numbers fewer than 380 — vulnerable to extinction.
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Augusta firefighter spending his vacation battling Southern California wildfires
Rich Beaudoin is among a group of 20 Maine firefighters helping to fight the deadly flames in the Los Angeles area.
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University of Maine seeks to thwart ticks
To help landowners, the project will develop actionable recommendations on forest management as well as best practices for sharing that information, and establish a network for spreading these ideas.
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Free hernia screening set for Feb. 20 in Waterville
Surgeon Leandra Jelinek will discuss hernia detection and the latest treatments available and provide free screenings.
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Maine’s lighthouses added to global list of endangered heritage sites
World Monuments Watch says Maine’s historic lighthouses are threatened by climate change and intensifying coastal storms, like the ones that battered some of the iconic beacons in January 2024.
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The Way It Was in Skowhegan: Week of Jan. 20-27
Showcasing what happened in the Skowhegan-area on this date for the week of Jan. 20-27
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Hallowell’s ‘Hopeful’ sign to stay permanently on City Hall
Charlie Hewitt, whose artwork has been displayed in Augusta, Portland, Lewiston and dozens of other cities, offered the sign as a gift.
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The Way It Was in Hallowell: Week of Jan. 20-27
Showcasing what happened in the Hallowell-area on this date for the week of Jan. 20-27.
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Maine Arts Academy names fall semester honors students
Honor and high honor students for the fall semester of the 2024-25 school year were announced.
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‘Home’ workshop to be offered in Waterville Feb. 1
Participants are encouraged to reflect on their personal connection to home — whether it’s a physical space, a feeling, a memory, or an aspiration.