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Maine mushers claim victory in dogfight over canine travel rules
Photo / Paul Cyr Photography, via the Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce The U.S. Centers for Disease Control has tweaked new rules on bringing dogs into the country, set to take effect on Aug. 1. Bowing to pressure from mushers who race dog sled teams in Fort Kent and elsewhere,...
New law aims to address environmental impacts of wake surfing in Maine
MAINE, USA — Earlier this year, a new law was enacted to help protect the shorelines of Maine's lakes and ponds, which are home to several small birds and animals. Wake surfing, the act of being pulled on a board by a high-powered boat and riding the waves that the boat generates, is the focus of that law, LD 2284.
Healthy Peninsula receives $100k grant to support aging Mainers
BLUE HILL -- Healthy Peninsula, a Blue Hill nonprofit, has received a $100,000 grant to help local seniors. The grant, which will be dispersed over three years, is from Point32Health organization and will help to fund Healthy Peninsula's Bridging Neighbors program, which provides companionship and healthy meals to area people over the age of 60.
Firm that helped overturn Chevron involved with lawsuit over Maine public beach access
A public interest law firm that helped get the Chevron doctrine overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court is part of the legal battle over public access to shorelines in Maine. The Pacific Legal Foundation, which typically champions conservative and libertarian causes, is representing a defendant in a case involving public access to intertidal land in […] The post Firm that helped overturn Chevron involved with lawsuit over Maine public beach access appeared first on Maine Morning Star.
Maine Field Hockey Coach Babineau Interview – July 24
The Maine Field Hockey Team will begin practice on August 8th. UMaine Head Coach Josette Babineau joined 92.9 The Ticket's Chris Popper to talk a little about the incoming 8 players, the style of play she hopes to have the team play this year, why they water the turf at the end of each quarter and a little advice to Maine High School players who might want to play at the Division 1 level.
New Restaurant To Open On Main Street In Bangor Friday
Adding some new life to the very first spot along Main Street there's a new business set to open in Bangor this Friday night. According to their brand new social media page, The Key Room is ready to offer Bangor an opportunity for some good food and tasty drinks. "The...
Lewiston mother questions state policy on parental rights after abuse conviction
LEWISTON, Maine — Data from Maine Children's Alliance show Maine has some of the highest rates of child abuse in the country, which is why one Lewiston mother was surprised to learn parents still have rights to their children even after a history of child abuse. Bonnie Dennison said...
Warden’s K9 Finds Missing Person
WELD, Maine (WAGM) - For Game Wardens of Maine’s Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, successfully finding someone lost in the vast wilderness of Maine can be one of the most rewarding parts of the job. Brian Bouchard caught up with one county k9 warden, who successfully found someone who had been missing for 4 days.
Three people indicted on drug and weapons charges after arrest in Orono
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Three people that were arrested in Orono on drug and weapons charges in May have been indicted by a Penobscot grand jury. 49-year-old Tara Culpovich of Milford is charged with unlawful trafficking and unlawful possession of drugs. 48-year old Robert Moreau is charged with unlawful trafficking...
Maine Attorney General and candidates among attendees at Democratic Lobster Bake
Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey will deliver the keynote address for the Lincoln County Democratic Committee’s (LCDC) Family Fun Day Lobster Bake at Waldoboro’s Cider Hill Farm, Sunday, Aug. 4. Frey will join Democratic candidates and other elected officials in the annual gathering under the Democratic big tent.
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