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Sweetser's Child ACT Program aims to fill gap in youth mental health services
MAINE, USA — According to a federal report by the Department of Justice, Maine is lacking in community-based programs that address mental health problems in youth. In response to that report, the behavioral health nonprofit Sweetser launched the Child ACT Program earlier this year. It's the only one of its kind in the state right now and is working to fill gaps in care for people ages 5 to 20.
100 Midcoast businesses offer yellow food, drink, gifts in Finding Our Voices July festival
The Midcoast Maine sunburst just got brighter with 35 Camden shops adding yellow to the “Into the Light!” Finding Our Voices Foodie Festival. The festival features 62 eateries across 15 Midcoast towns featuring yellow food and drink menu items with all or part of the proceeds going to Finding Our Voices and Maine’s domestic abuse survivors.
Offshore wind port siting raises new conflicts for coastal Mainers and environmental activists
MAINE, USA — This story was co-published by Energy News Network, The Maine Monitor and Grist. Ron Huber rifled through a thick folder full of decades of state environmental records outside a community hall in the tiny coastal Maine town of Searsport. For the longtime local conservation activist, the scene inside was a familiar one: dozens of neighbors, workers and environmentalists mingled over pizza and coffee, discussing the merits of a proposed industrial project that has potential to transform the local economy, but at the expense of a locally beloved natural area.
Maine GOP pushes for voter ID requirement
(The Center Square) — Supporters of requiring photo identification to cast ballots in Maine's elections are making a push to put the question before the state’s voters in November. A proposal, spearheaded by the state's Republican Party and a conservative political action committee, calls for putting a referendum on the Nov. 5 ballot that would require voters to show ID to cast ballots in federal, state and local elections. Backers...
‘Lobsterbake and More’ Aug. 10 at Lincoln Home
Our annual Lobsterbake and More returns to the Lincoln Home on Saturday, Aug. 10, from 4 to 7 p.m. Get your tickets early for a fun summer evening under the tent on the shores of the Damariscotta River. The Sandy River Ramblers Bluegrass Band returns for some toe tapping music and after dinner dancing. Enjoy fresh Damariscotta River oysters, appetizers, salads, clams, corn, lobsters and chicken with delicious blueberry desserts and ice cream.
Summer Safety Tips for Pet Parents from your ACO
Good morning Woolwich, ME from your animal control officer:) With summer well under way I wanted to provide some helpful reminders for our pets. If you’re unaware we do have a leash law in Woolwich which is put in place for the safety of your animal and others. This means your dogs must stay on your property or be under your control, however things happen and pets escape once in a while, especially this time of year and my priority is to help you! So please contact me immediately if this happens so we can spread the word and get your pet home safely! Please call or text with any questions or concerns (I generally only use Facebook for lost or found pets so I may not see messages or comments). Thank you all so much and have a lovely day! (207) 319-8783.
3 Chinese Nationals plead ‘not guilty’ to marijuana charges
On July 11, three Chinese Nationals charged with illegal marijuana cultivation pled not guilty in Lincoln County Unified Criminal Court during individual arraignment hearings. In January, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office led six raids in Whitefield and Chelsea leading to the arrest of seven Chinese Nationals and the issuing of a summons to another person, in connection with alleged illegal marijuana growing cultivation operations. On Jan. 10, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department, Maine Office of Cannabis Policy and Department of Homeland Security executed three search warrants in Whitefield and Jefferson.
Expansion of midcoast energy facility could lessen Maine’s use of landfills
There is growing urgency for Maine to reduce how much waste it sends to landfills, in part because two other facilities that are meant to turn trash into different forms of energy are in varying stages of closure or reopening.
Artists’ Reception at Nickels-Sortwell House Barn
Experience Maine through the eyes of 24 artists of the Plein Air Painters of Maine at an Artists’ Reception hosted by Historic New England in the historic Nickels-Sortwell House Barn on Thursday, July 25 from 4 to 6 p.m. This event is held in conjunction with the Wiscasset Art Walk.
Green Lantern Solar Sells Community Solar Projects in Maine to Madison Energy Infrastructure
Green Lantern Solar, an innovative and trusted renewable energy developer, has closed on the sale of two fully permitted community solar projects in. to Madison Energy Infrastructure. Both projects, each with a capacity of 975 kilowatts (kW) AC, are under construction and expected to be completed in 2024. The. Mechanic...
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