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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...
One more sail home for training ship State of Maine
CASTINE, Maine — The training ship State of Maine cruised past Portland Head Light and headed to outer Casco Bay. It was early evening, and the sun put on its best red-rubber-ball show as it sank to the western horizon. On the bridge of the 499-foot ship, Capt. Gordon...
After ferry disruptions, Maine island officials ask Gov. Mills to assist with staffing challenges
Leaders from six island communities are asking Gov. Janet Mills to step in as cancellations continue to disrupt the state ferry service that they rely on. Earlier this month, representatives from Frenchboro, Matinicus, North Haven, Swan’s Island and Vinalhaven sent a letter to Mills asking her to “become personally involved in ensuring” the ferry completes […] The post After ferry disruptions, Maine island officials ask Gov. Mills to assist with staffing challenges appeared first on Maine Morning Star.
UPDATE Maine Ethics Commission votes to investigate anonymous St. George political postcard
AUGUSTA — Following a brief discussion July 24, the Maine Commission of Government Ethics and Elections Practices – more familiarly known as the Maine Ethics Commission — voted unanimously to investigate whether an advocacy postcard mailed May 10, three days prior to a May 13 St. George municipal referendum vote, violated state law.
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.
Midcoast Conservancy to hold ‘State of Damariscotta Lake’ event
Anyone interested in learning more about the health of Damariscotta Lake and what Midcoast Conservancy is doing to protect it is invited to join Damariscotta Lake Watershed Manager Patricia Nease and other Midcoast Conservancy staff for the annual “State of Damariscotta Lake” event from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 15 at Wavus Camp in Jefferson.
Stream thousands of films for free with Rockport Library card
The Rockport Public Library is now offering a new benefit to library cardholders: access to the online streaming platform Kanopy. “Because of the extraordinary fundraising efforts of the Friends of the Rockport Public Library,” says Rockport Library Director Ben Blackmon, in a news release, “our cardholders are now able to watch over 30,000 critically acclaimed films, documentaries, and series for free on their smart TVs, tablets, computers or phones with the Kanopy app.”
Bremen, Friendship, Waldoboro, Washington Democrats nominate Jennifer Stone for House District 45
WALDOBORO – Democrats from Bremen, Friendship, Waldoboro and Washington convened at the Miller School in Waldoboro Sunday, July 21, to decide on a replacement nominee for their candidate in the upcoming November election. Over 40 folks met and nominated Jennifer Stone of Waldoboro, a mother, nonprofit administrator, and homesteader...
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