The smelts are important because they are a key piece of the food chain in coastal areas, lakes and rivers.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Little ice on Kennebec River system delays smelt season
Warmer than average temperatures and heavy rains so far this winter have slowed ice formation on the Kennebec River and its tributaries, and it’s not clear that enough ice will form for smelt fishing this year.
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Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Ellie Hall makes The University of Utah’s dean’s list
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — Ellie Hall of Bowdoinham has been named to The University of Utah’s 2020 fall dean’s list. Hall is a Pre Business bachelor of science major. To qualify, students must earn a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher in at least 12 graded credit hours during any one term.
Posted inLocal & State, Times Record
Smelt camp businesses face short season this winter
“It’s definitely put a halt on my income,” said Jim McPherson, who has run a smelt camp on the Cathance River for 50 years.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Smelt camps on the ice felt class set for Jan. 10
BOWDOINHAM — Isabel Stearns will conduct a class to create a wintery scene from along the Bowdoinham shore — ice and smelt shacks. For ages 10 and older, this class can be a fun way to create a beautiful picture of a winter landscape. Felted Landscape Bowdoinham Smelt Shacks will be held from 1 to […]
Posted inTimes Record
Bowdoinham selectmen give Recycling Barn owner options to reopen
If improvements are made, solid waste and recycling operations could continue there by March 1, 2021.
Posted inTimes Record
Bowdoinham farm calendars help food pantry during pandemic
Bowdoinham’s Kate Cutko made the calendars to showcase the town’s farmers that are being sold around town to benefit the town’s food pantry.
Posted inTimes Record
Questions remain regarding future of Bowdoinham recycling program
With temporary recycling operations open at the public works department, Bowdoinham hasn’t determined where the program will be housed long-term.
Posted inLocal & State, Times Record
Bowdoinham to install solar panels on public works garage
Selectmen recently approved a solar power purchase agreement with Revision Energy, contingent on town meeting approval, that could save the town $1,000 a year.
Posted inTimes Record
Bowdoinham offers story walks during pandemic
The Bowdoinham Public Library landed a grant through Bowdoinham Community Development Initiative to place story pages outside to encourage children to read and go for a walk during the coronavirus pandemic.