Those living in the shallow waters of the Gulf of Maine are trading the rocky crevices they have always favored for a life spent out in the open foraging for food on the ocean’s muddy bottom or open ledge, according to a new UMaine study.
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Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills
Newry man faces manslaughter charge in fatal motorcycle crash in June
Authorities say Arin Palmer’s car pulled out into the path of the deceased.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Photo: Eye-catching art watches over downtown Lewiston
The Color Wizard creates another eye popping piece of art in Lewiston.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Statewide eviction prevention program to begin taking applications Monday
The program, funded with an $18 million allotment from the state, will provide a two-fold approach to rent relief: offering tenants one-time assistance paying back-rent, plus monthly rent subsidies for one year.
Posted inFranklin, Maine Crime, News, The Franklin Journal
Phillips cabin burglarized, household items stolen
Political signs at the bottom of Dallas Hill were reported vandalized with spray paint.
Posted inMaine, Maine colleges, News, Sports, UMaine Sports
UMaine athletic department receives $16 million donation, the largest individual gift in school history
The gift from the estate of Pierre ‘Pete’ Labat and his wife, Catherine, comes at a time the school is upgrading its facilities.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Lewiston Regional Technical Center director Rob Callahan named Administrator of the Year
Callahan was recognized by Maine Association of Career Technical Education last Friday, following a nomination from LRTC staff and a rigorous voting process.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine, Politics
As climate change hurts Maine farms and restaurants, stakeholders search for solutions
Three takeaways from Friday’s roundtable discussion among local food industry professionals and lawmakers, organized by the James Beard Foundation.
Posted inNews, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Mexico to receive federal grant to build a fire station outside the flood zone
The Main Street station was heavily damaged in a flood in December 2023.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, News, Politics
Sen. King criticizes Trump for Jan. 6 comments
The independent says the Republican candidate’s characterization of the Jan. 6, 2021, riots at the U.S. Capitol as ‘love and peace’ are inaccurate. Sen. Susan Collins recalls the chaos and tumult of that day nearly 4 years ago.