The critically endangered North Atlantic right whales number less than 400, and the species faces existential threats from entanglement in gear and collisions with ships.
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Posted inMaine, News
Franklin County bans pets at county government buildings
The Franklin County Sheriff’s K-9s are considered employees of the county and are allowed in county government buildings.
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Skowhegan’s Sweet Dreams Project has Christmas gifts for 600 kids
Deb Tanner’s program has provided holiday gifts to children in Somerset County since 2016, thanks to donations from community members and businesses.
Posted inMaine
Gov. Mills names first director of Maine’s Office of New Americans
Tarlan Ahmadov, who currently oversees statewide employment programs at the Maine Department of Labor, will begin his new role in January.
Posted inBusiness
Fairfield’s fiber internet service from Fidium now available
More than 4,200 homes and businesses in Fairfield can gain access to Fidium’s all-fiber network.
Posted inBusiness
Maine Veterans’ Homes appoints new chief executive officer
Master Sgt. Brad Klawitter served more than a decade in the National Guard before retiring.
Posted inCommunity
The Way It Was in Hallowell: Week of Dec. 23-30
Showcasing what happened in the Hallowell-area on this date for the week of Dec. 23-30
Posted inCommunity
The Way It Was in Skowhegan: Week of Dec. 23-30
Showcasing what happened in the Skowhegan-area on this date for the week of Dec. 23-30.
Posted inCommunity
Augusta-area tech center names professionals of month
Students Hannah Kidd of Augusta Anthony Rivera of Chelsea recognized by Capital Area Technical Center staff.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
House Ethics Committee secretly voted to release Matt Gaetz ethics report, AP source says
Just last month, the panel’s 5 Republicans and 5 Democrats voted along party lines to not release the findings of their nearly 4-year investigation into the Florida Republican.