Representatives from Scouting Troops in Camden, Saco and Pittsfield attended a Leave No Trace Trainer course Sept. 10-11 in Rockville, Rhode Island. “Matthew, Heidi, Ryan and I went to Camp Yawgoog in Rhode Island to take part in Scouting’s Leave No Trace Trainer course so we can bring the valuable training course to our local […]
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Biotechnology now employs nearly 10,000 workers in Maine
An industry report said jobs with life sciences companies in the state have an average salary of more than $100,000.
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Electric boats poised to make waves on Maine coast
Battery-powered outboards are seen as a first step in ‘electrifying’ the working waterfront. Are pleasure boats next?
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May’s scant rain leaves Maine’s coast, northwest abnormally dry
Farmers and gardeners are hoping for rain at the start of the growing season.
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Under pressure: Maine lobster processors embrace tech to create new menu items
Processors say high pressure opens up new product options, saves consumers from the hassle of shell removal and cuts down on labor at the processing plant.
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Registration opens for summer Catholic youth program
PORTLAND — Hundreds of Maine youths can participate in a weeklong Catholic youth program for those in grades one through 12 that is dedicated to teaching the Gospel. Registration is open for Totus Tuus 2022, which will be presented in 10 Maine communities this summer: Farmington, June 19-24; Houlton, June 19-24; Fort Kent, June 26-July […]
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Biddeford group to erect statue to acknowledge pain inflicted on Maine tribes
It will depict Sachem Squando of the Saco Tribe, whose son was drowned by English sailors in 1675.
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Democrat announces he will challenge Pingree for 1st Congressional District seat
Aaron Amede still has to secure at least 1,000 signatures to get on the primary ballot.
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Missy the cat survives mystery injury and brings cheer to Winslow family
Whitman family could not cover the $5,000 bill for emergency surgery for Missy, but the goodwill of others allowed a more-affordable solution.
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Thanksgiving meal returns to Saco parish for first time since pandemic began
Volunteers get back in the kitchen at the Most Holy Trinity Church, and others deliver nearly 400 meals to those who can’t attend.