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Waters along Bar Harbor, Acadia, home to billions of microplastics
Along the shores of Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor and the Schoodic Peninsula are the vast, briny waters of Frenchman Bay. With 98 square miles of water and 39 islands, the bay is vital to shorebirds, fish, lobstermen and outdoor recreationists. University of Maine researchers, however, have discovered that Frenchman Bay and its tributaries are also home to a significant amount of microplastic pollution.
York Hospital raises $4.9M toward $6.4M fundraising goal
YORK, Maine – York Hospital, located in York Village, Maine, is celebrating the public kick-off of its $6.4M Leading with Heart Cardiac Campaign to raise money for the Petrovich Peterson Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. As of today, $4.9M has been raised toward that goal, with renovations currently in progress. The new laboratory is named in honor of Dr. Lawrence Petrovich, York Hospital’s Medical Director of Cardiology Emeritus, who is beloved by patients for his life-saving expertise and compassion. It is...
Hometown Maine: Surfing is for everyone at Long Sands Beach in York
YORK, Maine — The Equipped for Living Foundation helps adults with special needs in various ways, including one program that helps them enjoy Maine's coastline. The Equipped for Surfing sessions provide adaptive equipment and lessons free of charge. For this week's Hometown Maine, Jacob Murphy dons a wetsuit to...
Rene Cloukey Selected for Maine Association of Broadcasting’s Hall of Fame
There's only 1 name that is synonymous with Aroostook County Sports and that is Rene Cloukey. Rene was recently selected to the Maine Association of Broadcasting's Hall of Fame. The “Suzanne Goucher Broadcast Achievement Award” Winner (which carries automatic induction into the MAB Hall of Fame) is Rene Cloukey of...
Celebrate Maine’s Annual Wild Blueberry Weekend, Aug. 3 and 4
Maine’s Wild Blueberry Weekend heralds its fourth consecutive year and scheduled for August 3-4. Organized by the Wild Blueberry Commission of Maine, the weekend puts the wild blueberry, Maine’s native and iconic fruit, and the people who care for and harvest this special crop on center stage. Residents...
From the bear's perspective: Bear walks off with Maine game camera
NEW GLOUCESTER, Maine — You have heard of a bird's eye view, but what about a bear's eye view?. Bears are very active in Maine and a man from New Gloucester has the video to prove it after a black bear walked off with his camera. Jeff Meissner says...
Old Town to host 'Christmas in July' movie night to benefit local food pantry
OLD TOWN, Maine — Christmas in July is upon us and the city of Old Town is making merry, with an entertaining charitable event. This Friday Mainers near and far are welcome to enjoy a screening of "The Grinch" along the banks of the Penobscot River, while indulging in delicious popcorn and s'mores. Hosted by the city and Downtown Old Town (DTOT), these event organizers encourage guests to bring a donation for the local food pantry.
Maine Ethics Commission to discuss investigation of anonymous St. George political postcard
ST. GEORGE – The topic of a postcard sent anonymously via U.S. Postal Service just prior to a May 13 town vote in St. George is on the agenda of Maine’s Commission of Government Ethics and Elections Practices when it convenes July 24 in Augusta. A complaint was...
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.
Maine Football Picked to Finish 13th in CAA
Maine Football Coach Jordan Stevens has a little bulletin board material to inspire his team as they begin official practices on Wednesday, July 31st as the Coastal Athletic Association released their preseason coach's poll. Maine was predicted to finish 13th. You can head up to Alfond Stadium and watch the...
Gillette, Heisey earn All-CAA Honorable Mention recognition
Orono, Maine -- Wide receiver Joe Gillette and tight end Cooper Heisey each earned Preseason All-CAA Honorable Mention honors as announced by the Coastal Athletic Association on Wednesday morning's annual CAA Football Media Day. The league also released the CAA Predicted Order of Finish which tabbed Maine 13th with 57...
Page and Shetterly at Kerr+Jones Gallery
Kerr+Jones Gallery in East Boothbay is honored and excited to welcome artists and partners Gail Page and Robert Shetterly to a gallery reception on Thursday, Aug. 1, from 4 to 6 p.m. The gallery, now in its third season, will feature recent work from Page and Shetterly who reside in Brooksville and have been dedicated community activists and humanitarians in Maine and far beyond.
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