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Does This Augusta, Maine, Restaurant Really Have the Best Sushi in the State?
When it comes to international foods, I have always been an adventurous eater. When I was in college, we had a class that was dedicated to teaching us etiquette in a business setting. Making sure that you keep your potty mouth to a minimum, for example. One of the classes...
Water samples tested after Maine firefighting foam spill, below guidelines for dangerous chemicals
BRUNSWICK, Maine (AP) — Maine environmental officials said all water samples analyzed so far in the wake of the state’s largest recorded accidental spill of firefighting foam are below its guidelines for potentially dangerous chemicals. A fire suppression system at a hangar at Brunswick Executive Airport discharged more than 1,400 gallons (5,300 liters) of the foam concentrate mixed with 50,000 gallons (190,000 liters) of water at the former Navy base on Aug. 19. The discharge triggered an investigation and also prompted a warning from the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention to limit consumption of freshwater fish from nearby bodies of water. The foam contained chemicals known as PFAS that are associated with health problems including cancer. The foam was removed after the accident. The Maine Department of Environmental Protection sampled 34 water supplies in the area of the spill and has contacted property owners to discuss the results, the agency said Thursday. The water supplies will be tested every three months for a year, the agency said.
Maine’s Best Fall Stargazing Spots: Where to See the Night Sky
As summer fades into fall, Maine’s night skies become clearer and crisper, making it the perfect time for stargazing. The cooler temperatures and low humidity create optimal conditions for viewing constellations, planets, and meteor showers. Whether you're a seasoned astronomer or a casual night-sky observer, Maine offers a range of stargazing spots that are free from city lights and rich in natural beauty. Here’s where to go for the best fall stargazing in Maine.
Cancer patients in Maine continue to struggle with long travel times to treatment
MAINE, USA — Seven years after a Maine Cancer Foundation study identified transportation as a major barrier to treatment for cancer patients in the state’s most rural areas, the same communities are still struggling with long travel times to treatments. Since 2017, Maine has lost several cancer treatment...
Be a Part of Maine’s ‘Rut Watch': Study Deer and Make a Difference
The lengths the state used to go to for tracking deer is kinda nuts. There was a time when the Maine Dept. of Fisheries and Wildlife had to go to some pretty major extremes to try and wrap their brains around the breeding habits of deer in Maine. Basically, they'd have to find does that had been hit by cars, and look for unborn fetuses to gauge where things were headed year to year.
Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry to Hold Fundraiser Thursday October 3rd
I have said it countless times, and it continues to be true...That the people of Downeast Maine are some of the most generous around, and that Mainers take care of Mainers and those that they love!. This Thursday night, October 3rd, the Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry and Darling's Chevrolet...
Maine’s Ms. Rachel Brings Drew Barrymore to Tears With a Special Gift
Ms. Rachel, the creator and host of the YouTube series Songs for Littles, made an appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show recently that caused Drew to become pretty emotional after she opened the gift that Ms. Rachel brought her. According to Wikipedia, Rachel Accurso was born in Biddeford and raised...
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