The first case was confirmed on Sunday and the second on Wednesday; the USDA conducted tests and found the presence of the H5N1 strain in both flocks of birds.
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Mentoring program seeks adult volunteers
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine seeks adult volunteers to support its one-to-one mentoring programs throughout eastern, central and mid-coast Maine. The agency is recruiting Big Brothers and Big Sisters to serve as community-based mentors to children ages 5 to 14 in Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln, Penobscot, Somerset and Waldo counties. Community-based “Bigs” build healthy, trusting […]
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Cape Air plane that departed Owls Head airport crashes in Provincetown
The twin-engine Cessna 402 flew to Boston before going on to Provincetown, crashing during heavy rain and sending the pilot and six passengers to the hospital.
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Vinalhaven residents reject money for Knox County sheriff’s service
Sheriff Tim Carroll says he was surprised by the vote and plans to go to the island next week to meet with town officials.
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Meals on Wheels qualification guidelines temporarily changed
Those 60-plus practicing social distancing, disabled adults living with someone receiving meals now eligible; volunteers needed to prepare, pack, deliver meals.
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Free invasive plant management plans available
Farm and woodland owners in Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln, Somerset and Waldo counties are eligible.