NOAA schedules in-person scoping session
NOAA will hold an in-person scoping meeting in Portland Oct. 5 to collect public input on modifications to the Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan.
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$29K grant to support riverwalk revitalization
ELLSWORTH — T-Mobile has announced that efforts to improve recreational access to the Union River will receive a $29,000 boost through the company’s Hometown Grants program. The award is for “a multi-phase project to transform the area along the Union River that will leverage existing riverfront investment focused on sustainability, ecology and river access,” according …
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Candidate field set in Bucksport, RSU 25 elections
BUCKSPORT — Residents will have a choice of three town councilor candidates for two open seats on the board in the Tuesday, Nov. 8, election, according to Town Clerk Jacob Gran. The terms of Ed Rankin Jr. and Kathy Downes are expiring. Rankin is seeking re-election to a three year-seat on the council. Downes is …
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EHS gets an “A” from accreditation committee
The 14 commendations cover everything from core values and beliefs about student learning to the range of co-curricular activities, the trusting relationship between students and staff and specific programs such as EHS’s learning academies for visual and performing arts and, more recently, STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) and humanities.
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Castine boy promoted to Eagle Scout
Logan made it a point during his award ceremony to thank all those who had helped him along his way, acknowledging that his success was only made possible through their support.
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Franklin to vote on quarry moratorium
The issue of rock quarrying in the town has been a hotly debated topic among residents, many of whom oppose a proposed rock quarry that is in close proximity to residential areas and abuts private property.
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Maine State Police log week of September 29
Vehicle reported stolen in Amherst
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MLA president appeals for aid to Sorrento voters
The money is needed given the legal defense fund’s ambitious but deemed necessary goal for current and anticipated future legal fees.
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Island’s fate tied to fishing, residents say: “I think we’re being pushed out”
Camoin Associates Senior Vice President Jim Damicis asked for input and ideas from the 30 or so fishermen, small business owners and residents who had gathered.
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Hedge fund would be the majority owner of trash plant under agreement
The MRC will be notifying member communities in writing about the proposed transaction and the process.
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Hancock County Sheriff’s log week of September 29
Mental health issue reported
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Child left outdoors at daycare center
At the time, the Moore Center staff had immediately reported the incident to the Down East Family YMCA’s Child Care Director Crystal Follette.