6 years ago
Valley to welcome 450 bicyclists this week for BikeMaine event
The St. John Valley will become a bit more populated this week when 450 bicyclists participating in a BikeMaine tour roll into local towns.
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6 years ago
Augusta police warn of ‘killer’ heroin that caused at least 7 overdoses in 5 days
A “killer” batch of heroin has been linked to seven overdoses over a five-day period in the Augusta area, local police said.
6 years ago
State officials seek public’s help to find ash trees sold in Maine this summer
The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) is seeking the public’s help in locating ash trees sold by a major retailer in Maine this summer.
6 years ago
Maine’s fall foliage is popping up early this year
Some trees are displaying bright fall colors early in Maine this year, which may mean an extended fall foliage season.
6 years ago
State officials hold forum in Fort Kent to discuss moose related accidents, possible solutions
State officials from the Maine Department of Transportation and Maine Department of Inland Wildlife and Fisheries were invited to speak at a forum here Thursday night by state Sen. Troy Jackson, after the lawmaker received several phone calls from “emotional people” regarding an uptick in moose accidents in the area.
6 years ago
Shortage of farmhands causes some farmers to lose crops
Late August is harvest crunch time for many Maine farmers, including Jim Buckle of Buckle Farm in Unity.
6 years ago
If a tornado blows through the Maine woods but no one’s there to see it, did it really happen?
A hard-hitting thunderstorm blew through the woods and lakes north of Moosehead Lake yesterday, churning the air at speeds that reached nearly 70 mph and indicating to the National Weather Service that Maine may have seen its first tornado of the year.
6 years ago
State issues emergency bear-trapping rule to protect Canada lynx
On Wednesday, the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife issued an emergency rule that further delineated legal practices by the state’s bear hunters. The impetus for that decision: Wildlife officials had become aware of a device they are concerned could harm federally protected Canada lynx.
6 years ago
DEP introduces new environmental curricula for Maine students
The Maine Department of Environmental Protection has recently launched a new Environmental Education webpage on the agency’s website.
6 years ago
Toys for Tots seeks sponsors for concert
The Meo Bosse Detachment Marine Corps League Toys for Tots is already gearing up for their annual Christmas toy drive in Aroostook County, and organizers want to bring a country music singer to the area for a fundraising concert.
