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Federal grant to help Maine install heat pumps in low-income homes
MAINE, USA — A recently announced $450 million federal grant aimed at reducing climate pollution across New England could help Maine meet its ambitious goal to place thousands of heat pumps in low-income homes and expand a critical subset of HVAC technicians trained to install them. In interviews with...
Five People Escaped & One Injured after Fire in Maine
Five people escaped and one person was hospitalized after a fire Saturday night at a Hammond Street apartment building in Bangor. The blaze started around 12 am. Firefighters arrived at the scene to find smoke coming out of a third floor window, said WABI News. Man on Top Floor Burned...
Kathleen Turner Falls Ill During Performance of A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC at Ogunquit Playhouse
Kathleen Turner, who is currently playing Madame Armfeldt in Ogunquit Playhouse's production of A Little Night Music, fell ill during Friday, August 16 matinee performance, according to a statement from the production. Understudy Jennifer Allen completed the performance, the evening performance last night, and will be on for this afternoon's...
As need for dementia specialists grows, one rural clinic takes a hybrid approach
Even before it opened in Presque Isle in March, the Aroostook Memory Center had 68 referrals. Primary care physicians across the rural county had patients they suspected were experiencing some form of cognitive decline and were seeking additional support from dementia specialists. Since launching, the program has received seven or eight new patients a week.
Pembroke Scorpio on winning track at Skowhegan (Maine)
Skowhegan, ME — Pembroke Scorpio won for the seventh time over the Skowhegan State Fair half-mile oval with a 1:59 win on Friday (Aug. 16). It’s a pretty remarkable feat considering he’s only raced over that track 11 times during his career. And with one of those early efforts at Skowhegan resulting in a shortly-held divisional track record of 1:53.1, it seems like the now 13-year-old has saved some of his best efforts for this particular stop on the Maine fair circuit.
Thomas D. Seeley selected as keynote speaker for upcoming Bee Fest
AUGUSTA — Dr. Thomas D. Seeley will be the keynote speaker at the upcoming The Maine State Beekeepers Association (MSBA) Bee Fest taking place Sunday, Sept. 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Viles Arboretum, 153 Hospital St., Augusta. This special event includes more than 30 beekeeping demonstrations...
Mount Desert Island: A Home Movie
a documentary, they have to create an overarching narrative that ties all the stories together. It’s a bit like a puzzle. “The process of creating the overarching narrative really depends upon the project, both in terms of the subject matter and the materials available to work with. I’ve done projects where I’ve documented an event more-or-less in real time, and it’s a totally different dynamic than when you’re looking back on historical events that could be decades or centuries in the past,” Lunt said.
Country Current plays country, bluegrass
The United States Navy’s premier country-bluegrass ensemble Country Current is nationally renowned for its versatility and superb musicianship. The group performs a blend of modern country music and cutting-edge bluegrass. On Thursday, Aug. 29, these professional musicians of the Navy will arrive in Boothbay Harbor to perform at the historic Opera House.
Friends of the Library, a behind the scenes look
“Our mission is to get people to read more, to promote literacy and any way we can do that efficiently, we welcome,” said Michael Pollard of Friends of the Library (Friends) Aug. 12, in a gathering of volunteers, directors and board members. Friends is best known for operating the used bookstore in the historic Hyde House beside Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library (BHML), but the group’s reach is well beyond literacy advocacy. Each year, Friends contributes a sizeable amount of money to BHML’s operational budget and has been essential in fostering a culture of support for the library, reading groups and the community at large, serving both year-round residents and seasonal visitors.
Boothbay’s Bigelow Laboratory Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary
The Gulf of Maine is not only home to lobsters and oysters, but also millions of phytoplankton, the ocean dwellers that Boothbay’s Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences concerns itself with. Founded in 1974 by oceanographers Charlie and Carice Yentsch, the nonprofit research institute is celebrating its 50th year, and...
Hurricane Ernesto drives dangerous rip currents along Maine coast
Hurricane Ernesto is moving out to sea, but its effects will be felt in Maine over the next 24 hours. Experts are warning of powerful and dangerous rip currents at Maine beaches through Monday night. Despite a rainy Sunday, folks were still soaking up the last few weeks of August...
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