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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...
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.
The Waldo County Garden Project goes beyond the seeds they plant
SWANVILLE -- Many drive by the Waldo County Emergency Management Agency on Route 141 in Swanville every day. From the road, there's nothing out of the ordinary about it. But next time you drive by that big red building, look past it because there are 60 acres of tales to tell.
Fort Knox hosts Superhero Day for families
PROSPECT -- It's not every day that Fort Knox is filled with superheroes, but on Saturday, heroes big and small came together for some family fun. The event is part of a series of activities at Fort Knox this summer. "We're doing things differently than we've done before, we have...
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”.
Penobscot, Winter Harbor pass aquaculture ordinances
PENOBSCOT — The towns of Penobscot and Winter Harbor in June town meetings passed ordinances regulating aquaculture activities. In Penobscot, the June 10 vote was unanimous after the town spent several months considering the appropriate ordinance language for their community. In Winter Harbor, residents unanimously approved an aquaculture ordinance...
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