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EVENTS: Kennebec Land Trust hosts annual celebration of land conservation
Join the Kennebec Land Trust (KLT) to celebrate another successful year of advancing land conservation throughout the Kennebec River and Lakes Region! Founded in 1988, KLT has conserved over 7,700 acres and constructed more than 58 miles of trails on KLT lands. This year’s event will take place over three days, with plenty of opportunities to learn more about KLT’s recent conservation accomplishments, latest trail improvements, and upcoming projects, and to connect with KLT staff, board members, and supporters.
EVENTS: Sidney Masons to hold annual pig roast
The Ancient Free and Accepted Masons invite the public to their third annual “Pig Roast”. Last year’s event was met with such enthusiasm; they decided to repeat this year. Rural Lodge #53, of Sidney, was established in 1827 and has always maintained a strong community presence. For...
‘The Paintings of Don Demers: My Creative Process’
As part of our “Take Part in Art” series, The Boothbay Region Art Foundation is excited to announce an upcoming slide lecture/demonstration by acclaimed maritime and landscape painter Don Demers on Wednesday, Aug. 14 at 5 p.m. at the Rotary Club of Boothbay Harbor, 66 Montgomery Road. Renowned...
York lifeguards back call to crack down on beach drinking: Town says it's not an issue
YORK, Maine — York’s lifeguards say they stand by York Beach Ocean Rescue Chief Jeff Patten, who has threatened to resign over what he calls “open drinking” on the beach. Lifeguard Lt. Emma Dutil, 19, said that she submitted a letter to York Town Manager Peter Joseph this week, backing Patten’s claim that drinking at York Beach has been overlooked. She recounted instances of patrons bringing cases of alcohol onto the beach, with some even boldly offering...
Tournament bluefin heads will help set future catch quotas
PORTLAND, Maine — Heidi Nydan revved a jagged, bloody reciprocating saw blade to life on Tuesday morning behind a building on Commercial Street, then sent it slashing down the length of a giant bluefin tuna’s decapitated head. Have you listened to this article via the audio player?. If...
Rockland road closures for Lobster Fest street events Saturday, Sunday
ROCKLAND — This week, Wednesday, July 31 – Sunday, August 4, the Maine Lobster Festival will be in Rockland’s Harbor Park. While most of the activities will occur within the park grounds, two activities in particular will occur on Rockland roads. On Saturday, from 9:30 a.m. -...
‘Taste of Waterville’ returns for another year
WATERVILLE, Maine (WABI) - One of the biggest events in Waterville all year was held Wednesday. The ‘Taste of Waterville’ featured live music, cornhole, special acts, and, of course, plenty of food trucks. Put on by the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce, they have been planning the yearly event...
Beegone! From discovery to relocation, Hathorn Hall’s honeybee hive had Bates buzzing
Hathorn Hall, the college’s first building, is home to faculty offices in English, neuroscience, and mathematics, plus several administrative offices and high-ceiling classrooms. And until last week, it was also the residence of around 50,000 honeybees. Each summer, workers in the various building trades swarm the campus, taking on...
'It's tough out there': Homebuyer 'wins' affordable home lottery in Kennebunkport
KENNEBUNKPORT, Maine — One woman in the Kennebunkport area is now a homeowner thanks to a unique "lottery" offering a price tag well below the average for the area. Right now, the average home price in the town of Kennebunkport is a little over $1 million, according to Heritage Housing Trust Executive Director Larissa Crockett.
Discussing the New Port of Entries in the County
FORT FAIRFIELD, Maine (WAGM) - Planning has started for a new port of entry in Fort Fairfield. Officials are holding a couple of meetings this week to hear community concerns and answer community questions. Tuesday night’s meeting in Fort Fairfield was one of two meetings being held this week. The...
Jonesport fish farm makes headway after court denies appeal of the project's local permits
A proposed land-based fish farm in Jonesport is closer to breaking ground after a court denied an appeal of the project's local permits. Maine's Business and Consumer Court rejected the appeal from project opponent Protect Downeast, which argued that the town's planning board misinterpreted the local land use code when it approved the project. The group also claimed that the facility would degrade water quality.
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