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Marine biologists are worried about a vital plant that is steadily decreasing in Maine
MAINE — Marine biologists are almost always fascinated by new findings, but the latest data on parts of the Gulf of Maine are worrying local scientists. Eelgrass is a type of seagrass that lies a few feet below the ocean line. It's a vital part of the sea-life environment, and officials with Friends of Casco Bay are sounding the alarm on a growing problem in Casco Bay: The eelgrass has decreased.
'The Cliffs': J. Courtney Sullivan returns to Maine for the plot of her new novel
PORTLAND, Maine — Although she writes fiction, J. Courtney Sullivan loves to do research for her books. For her new novel “The Cliffs,” she immersed herself in libraries and scholarly works to educate herself further about a dizzying array of topics: Indigenous history in Maine. Shaker history. Civil War letters. The history of mediums and spiritualists. The list goes on.
New Study Says Most People in Maine Sleep Like Garbage
There are so many delightful sounds and smells throughout the state of Maine, whether you're by the water and can hear the crashing of the waves, or further inland with crickets playing a symphony every night. There's the salty air or the scent of flower meadows all around the state.
'Active investigation' near Long Creek, police searching for two males
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine — South Portland police are searching for two young male suspects after responding to an apparent escape from Long Creek Youth Detention Center. Police say they were called to Long Creek for the apparent escape just after 7:30 p.m. Friday. "Minutes later, police responded to a...
Berwick tells residents not to drink tap water due to elevated manganese levels
BERWICK (WGME) – Elevated manganese has been a recurring problem in Berwick’s water. Doctors say too much manganese can damage your lungs, liver, kidneys and nervous system. The town is telling customers not to drink the water. Irene Roberge is on the Berwick Water System, but she never...
The Boulos Company introduces Blaze Pizza to ME with 2,920 s/f lease
Scarborough, ME Blaze Pizza is coming to 451 Payne Rd., leasing 2,920 s/f from Miser Investments, LLC. The Boulos Company’s Joe Italiaander and Chris Gallagher arranged the transaction on behalf of Blaze, concluding a multi-year search across the greater Portland market. The location, at the corner of Payne Rd....
Officials optimistic despite ongoing issues at Kennebunkport wastewater facility
KENNEBUNKPORT (WGME) --Town leaders say they’re working to get the problem flushed, but Kennebunkport continues to have issues with its wastewater treatment facility. It’s been dumping only partially treated waste into the Kennebunk River for several weeks. Residents say the smell and sight of the waste being dumped...
Camden celebrates upgrades to its wastewater treatment facility
CAMDEN, Maine — Camden's harbor is a popular spot for many tourists and Mainers, but residents like Louisa Crane have been hesitant to take a dip in the bay. "It's beautiful, but I think it's just not the first place people think to go swimming," Crane said. Residents said...
Black Bears place second in America East Walter Harrison Academic Cup Standings with a 3.48 GPA
Orono, Maine -- The University of Maine placed second for the second-straight year in the 2023-24 Walter Harrison Academic Cup standings with an institutional grade point average (GPA) of 3.48, as announced by the America East conference on Friday, July 26. The Black Bears finished just 0.02 point shy of...
Maine residents speak out against expansion of Maine's largest landfill
PORTLAND (WGME) – Friday, the Maine DEP held a public hearing on the proposal to expand Maine's largest landfill. The operator of Juniper Ridge, near Old Town, says it needs more space to meet the state's waste goals, but those who live nearby say they're concerned about health risks.
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