Federal prosecutors say they have found no evidence of exploitation at the clandestine marijuana grow houses. Some local law enforcement, anti-trafficking advocates and several grow house workers say otherwise.
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Farmers’ Almanac: ‘Brace yourself for a wet winter whirlwind’ in 2025
The latest Farmers’ Almanac is expected to hit the shelves this week and, as always, provide a near-endless supply of tips on everything from gardening by the moon to grating cheese and being prepared for the next power outage.
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Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Maine
New program to provide free counseling for Maine food industry workers
The Behind You pilot program, funded by a Texas nonprofit and implemented by the clinical students at the University of Maine, will cover up to 200 hours of free counseling in its first year.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World, News, Politics
Biden says Trump is why he ran for president, and why he dropped out
In the first interview he’s given since ending his bid for a second term, Biden said that he’s “not confident” the 45th president will let a Harris-Walz ticket take the White House without political violence.
Posted inHealth
Group explores ambulance vessels as part of solution to island care crisis
Ambulance boats, which are common in countries like Norway, would function as floating mini hospitals.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
Concert helps fund efforts to use former Dresden church as cultural center
Group hopes to expand cultural offerings in Dresden by expanding the use of the former St. John’s Episcopal Church.
Posted inAnimals, Life & Culture, Maine
Gulf of Maine lobsters are experiencing a housing crisis
While lobster populations have declined recently, decades of growth in the Gulf of Maine have led to changes in the animals’ habitat, scientists say.
Posted inAnimals, Life & Culture, Maine
Suzie the black bear celebrates 30th birthday at Maine Wildlife Park in Gray
Keepers planned a day full of enrichment for Suzie while educating visitors about Maine’s black bear population.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News
U.S. surgeon general was warned by his mom to avoid politics, but he jumped into the fray anyway
Nominated by Obama as surgeon general, Murthy made comments calling guns a health care issue, something that delayed his confirmation until late 2014.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
Agricultural tradition lives on at Skowhegan State Fair
Now in its 206th year, the Skowhegan State Fair, which kicked off last Thursday and ends its 10-day run this Saturday, is the oldest consecutively running agricultural fair in the country and draws about 100,000 visitors in a typical year, according to organizers.