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Relief Funds Offer Help for the Mental Health of Farmers with Land Poisoned by ‘Forever Chemicals’
For decades, the chemical industry knew about the dangers of PFAS, chemical compounds linked to cancer, hormone disruption and other serious health problems including, new research suggests, neurological and mental health conditions. Known as “forever chemicals” because they don’t break down, they’ve been used in consumer items from non-stick pans and takeout food packaging to personal care products. Now PFAS are being found in farmland across the U.S. that used sludge from sewage and wastewater treatment plants as fertilizer.
New England states get $500M for heating pumps
(The Center Square) — New England states are getting hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding to “supercharge” efforts to get homeowners to ditch natural gas or oil heating systems and install electric heat pumps. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded $450 million to Maine, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island to accelerate a transition to heat pump technology in residential single-family homes and multifamily buildings across the region. ...
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 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,...
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.
Midcoast Conservancy raises over $100,000 for conservation work
A bucolic setting at Inn Along the Way, cooperative weather, and over 250 festive guests all contributed to a fabulously successful fundraising event on behalf of Midcoast Conservancy on Thursday, July 18. The gala’s theme of “Coming Together” was a nod not only to the opportunity to gather with conservation-minded friends but also to Midcoast Conservancy’s work protecting and conserving the lands and waters which come together to form the the three watersheds it cares for, those of Damariscotta Lake, and the Sheepscot and Medomak rivers. In another thematic nod, newly-named Co-Executive Director of Conservation Sarah Giffen Carr was introduced to the guests and spoke about her passion for conservation work.
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. ...
Sargent Corporation holds public information session regarding quarry mining project
PLYMOUTH, Maine (WABI) - Drilling below the water table was the topic at an informational meeting Tuesday night in Plymouth. Residents heard from Sargent Corporation representatives who intend to file a variance application with the Maine D.E.P regarding a mining project on a rock quarry. The process would allow bedrock...
Kennebunk Charter Commission proposing town council government: Here's why.
KENNEBUNK, Maine — The Charter Commission soon will present its final report to the Select Board and recommend a new form of government for the town and a more structured process for recalling elected officials. The commission is expecting to approve its final report on July 24 and deliver it to the Select Board on Aug. 6. The Select Board that evening is expected to have its first read of the proposal and, from there, hold public...
Maine Football Picked to Finish 13th in CAA
Maine Football Coach Jordan Stevens has a little bulletin board material to inspire his team as they begin official practices on Wednesday, July 31st as the Coastal Athletic Association released their preseason coach's poll. Maine was predicted to finish 13th. You can head up to Alfond Stadium and watch the...
Officials say thousands of needles were picked up at former Sanford homeless encampment
SANFORD (WGME) -- Officials in Sanford believe about 14,000 needles were picked up at the site of a former homeless encampment. The dozens of people living there were told to leave in mid-June. “There were three 20-gallon medical sharp containers full that were removed,” Sanford City Manager Steven Buck said....
Maine Seeks Input on Whether Moose Hunt Should Be Changed
For many people in and around Maine, hunting season is an annual tradition that gets them as excited as Christmas Day. For those who truly enjoy the sport, entering the moose lottery is more exciting than playing the Megabucks. But over the last several years, the Maine Department of Inland...
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