Residents of Brunswick Landing, the site of Maine’s worst toxic firefighting foam spill, joined environmental groups to urge lawmakers to quantify the amount of foam in Maine and fund a voluntary program to collect, store and dispose of it.
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Brunswick Landing authority picks new leader in midst of spill cleanup
Daniel Stevenson will become the new executive director of the Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority (MRRA) on March 3, replacing Steve Levesque, who filled in after former Director Kristine Logan resigned in the wake of August’s chemical spill.
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Mt. Ararat boys hockey season canceled, coach resigns after ‘unsportsmanlike’ incident amid hazing investigation
A.J. Kavanaugh announced his departure on Facebook hours before the rest of the team’s season was canceled in the wake of an incident during a game Saturday.
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Commander of warship named for state’s capitol makes rounds in Maine
The USS Augusta’s commander is on a two-day tour to strengthen the bonds of the ship’s namesake city.
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New administration sparks uncertainty for Brunswick PFAS spill cleanup
Local officials are waiting for what comes next at the federal level while they continue to grapple with a toxic chemical spill.
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Wiscasset pot shop opens pizza joint
A perfect pairing — pizza and cannabis — comes together this Valentine’s Day as business owner Richard Petron expands his presence in the community.
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Midcoast Youth Center funding to expand homelessness prevention
The new state funding will allow the Bath-based nonprofit to expand existing programs and hire more staff to prevent kids and young adults from experiencing homelessness in Sagadahoc County.
Posted inLife & Culture
Woolwich’s most senior resident is hooked on Klondike bars and misses cutting firewood
Approaching his 98th birthday, Charlie Presby, bearer of the Boston Post Cane, reflects on his life — praising Klondike bars and the power of the Maine community.
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Here’s what the latest global climate assessment means for Maine
The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) released a new global assessment outlining a path toward a sustainable future. Dr. Kanae Tokunaga of the Gulf of Maine Institute was one of two experts from the U.S. chosen to contribute. Here’s her take on what ‘transformative change’ could mean for working waterfronts.
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What Mainers can expect when ‘Antiques Roadshow’ rolls into Midcoast
What treasures will be revealed when PBS visits Boothbay this summer?