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Maine mushers claim victory in dogfight over canine travel rules
Photo / Paul Cyr Photography, via the Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce The U.S. Centers for Disease Control has tweaked new rules on bringing dogs into the country, set to take effect on Aug. 1. Bowing to pressure from mushers who race dog sled teams in Fort Kent and elsewhere,...
Viridi Signs 20-Year Deal with Énergir for Pipeline-Quality RNG
(P&GJ) — Viridi Energy has secured a 20-year agreement to supply pipeline-quality renewable natural gas (RNG) to Énergir L.P., the largest natural gas distribution company in Quebec. Starting next year, Viridi will deliver 650,000 gigajoules of RNG annually from its facilities in Brunswick, Maine; Marathon County, Wisconsin; and...
Lewiston mother questions state policy on parental rights after abuse conviction
LEWISTON, Maine — Data from Maine Children's Alliance show Maine has some of the highest rates of child abuse in the country, which is why one Lewiston mother was surprised to learn parents still have rights to their children even after a history of child abuse. Bonnie Dennison said...
Washburn police join growing list of Maine departments forced to close
WASHBURN, Maine — In Aroostook County, small towns are struggling to maintain their police departments. Difficulty recruiting and aging forces are forcing some municipalities to consider disbanding their police. In June, Washburn residents voted to do just that, adding another town to a growing list shuttering their police service.
Warden’s K9 Finds Missing Person
WELD, Maine (WAGM) - For Game Wardens of Maine’s Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, successfully finding someone lost in the vast wilderness of Maine can be one of the most rewarding parts of the job. Brian Bouchard caught up with one county k9 warden, who successfully found someone who had been missing for 4 days.
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.
Tragedy in York: Mom mourns second teen son lost to motorcycle crash. He 'loved life.'
YORK, Maine — Sarah Parker said her son, Adam, was a budding motorcycle enthusiast who had a love for fixing up old bikes and cars. At 17, Adam was well aware of the risks of riding, she said, especially after losing his older brother Nathan at age 19 to a motorcycle crash two years ago. ...
Brunswick police shut down Harpswell Road due to crash
BRUNSWICK, Maine — The Brunswick Police Department announced a road closure late Wednesday afternoon, following a crash. Police closed Harpswell Road near Bickford Avenue due to the crash and asked drivers to seek an alternate route, according to a social media post from the police department. NEWS CENTER Maine...
Free MUSIC in the PARK on Wednesdays at NOON in Sullivan, Maine
Age-Friendly Sullivan is to invite you to our 3rd weekly event of musicians entertaining our community on Wednesdays at noon, on July 24th, 2024. Local musician, Gary Bushee will be our guest artist at our MUSIC in the PARK, under the tents at Sumner Memorial Park in Sullivan. Gary Bushee has been making music since early childhood, singing songs and playing harmonica from about age six, followed by guitar and recorder. A multi-instrumentalist, Gary plays mandolin, fiddle, viola, ukulele, and percussion. He identifies primarily as a singer, working in the folk tradition with frequent forays into jazz and country blues. Bring a picnic lunch, bring your family and friends, meet your neighbors and relax under the tents near the Gazebo. These events are FREE to the public. Scheduled musicians are as follows: 7/24: Gary Bushee 7/31: Doc & Polly 8/07: Caleb Jolley 8/14: Snarky Sisters Sponsored by AARP Maine, in support of their 2023 Annual Beacon Community award presented to Age-Friendly Sullivan last October, this series is open to all ages, all visitors and residents. While our focus is Sullivan, residents and visitors in neighboring communities are welcome to join us in our community events, attend our monthly meetings and programs, plus learn how they may become an Age-Friendly Livable Community in Maine. To learn more about Age-Friendly Sullivan, please see our webpage at: https://sullivanmaine.org/age-friendly-sullivan/ or follow our Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/agefriendlysullivan.
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