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Unsafe bacteria levels detected at several beaches in Maine, officials warn
PORTLAND, Maine — Several Maine beaches have been flagged after environmental officials detect high levels of bacteria this week. Health experts are now cautioning about the potential risks. As of Friday, beaches in Portland, Ogunquit, Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, Camden, Rockport, and more were tagged for high levels of enterococci bacteria...
Maine State Ferry to bring in temporary workers to fill staffing shortages
The Mills administration plans to spend more than $700,000 to hire temporary workers to address staffing shortages that have occasionally disrupted ferry service. In recent months, the Maine State Ferry Service has been forced to cancel multiple trips between Rockland and Vinalhaven because it didn't have the minimum number of crew members to meet federal requirements. Ferry service to other islands has also been disrupted because of staffing and maintenance challenges.
Ocean View Feud: Tree Poisoning Sparks Legal Battle in Maine
A dispute between two wealthy neighbors in a small Maine town has caused controversy as one is accused of poisoning oak trees to improve their ocean view, resulting in damage to a public beach and possible health risks. Despite paying significant fines, some locals believe the consequences should be more severe, including possible jail time and a sliding scale for fines based on wealth.
Vinalhaven, Monhegan among recipients of state grants
The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Municipal Planning Assistance Program, in collaboration with the Department of Marine Resources Maine Coastal Program said June 28 that the following municipalities received $451,553 in coastal planning grants. These grants will support vital projects focused on climate vulnerability assessments, designing resilient infrastructure...
Jan Dodge is the real deal
Jan Dodge, the Maine State Representative serving Belfast, Northport, and Belmont is seeking reelection. Her hard work and high energy continue to inspire the folks around here who work with her on community projects. I am one of them. For those who haven’t met Jan, she brings the authority of...
Rockport voters have spoken
On June 11, Rockport voters overwhelmingly approved Article 15, which requires the Select Board, “to appoint an advisory committee to study the costs and benefits of a collaborative approach for improving wastewater treatment systems in the towns of Rockport and Camden, including a municipal utility district, and to have such committee report findings to the Board prior to the 2025 Rockport Town Meeting and prior to funding the construction of a new wastewater treatment plant”.
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