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Hundreds celebrate Juneteenth across Maine
Bangor Daily News - Maine
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June 20, 2025
Hundreds gathered at Ellsworth’s Knowlton Park Thursday to observe “Juneteenth Downeast” with family activities, booths from local nonprofits, free food and wellness offerings. It was one of many events across Maine, from York to Ellsworth, to...
Maine Army National Guard Engineers Build Communities while Building Readiness
DVIDS - Georgia
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June 19, 2025
Engineers with the Maine Army National Guard are hard at work this spring, conducting critical training to keep their skills sharp and simultaneously providing a valuable and direct service to their communities. Through the Guard’s Innovative...
Maine program to give old tech a new life for those in need
Mainebiz - Oregon
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As part of its mission to boost broadband access across the state, the Maine Connectivity Authority is launching a program to distribute used digital devices to veterans, students, older adults and low-income households. “Getting people a device...
Judge: Oklahoma poultry sector’s pollution still a problem
WATT Poultry - Illinois
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June 19, 2025
A federal district judge ruled on June 17 that the State of Oklahoma has sufficiently proven there has not been any substantive change in poultry litter pollution of the Illinois River Watershed (IRW). The ruling, made by Oklahoma Northern...
Maine Harvest Bucks celebrates 10 years, seeks legislative support
Twin City Times - Maine
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June 19, 2025
FREEPORT, ME – As the Maine Harvest Bucks program celebrates its 10th anniversary this May, the Maine Federation of Farmers’ Markets is calling attention to two critical pieces of legislation that will determine whether this successful local food...
Climate change is destroying Maine’s historic lighthouses
The Art Newspaper
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June 19, 2025
“Lighthouses have this magical capture-the-imagination element to them,” says Tara Kelly, the executive director of Maine Preservation. “They’re romantic lone watchmen keeping our shores safe.” But these coastal guardians, beloved by both Mainers...
Did You Know The University of Maine Has a Lobster Institute?
92 Moose - Maine
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June 19, 2025
How in the heck did I not know there was a freakin' Lobster Institute in Maine? I mean seriously, lobsters deserve an education, too! Okay, that's not exactly what the Lobster Institute is. It's not a place where lobsters go to learn, though that...
New research probes how PFAS-contaminated dust threatens Maine farmworkers
Environmental Health News
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June 19, 2025
A new study in Unity, Maine, will examine how soil particles contaminated with PFAS chemicals become airborne, raising concerns for farmworker exposure and long-term health risks. Vivien Leigh reports for NEWS CENTER Maine. In short: More than 80...
Bernard Langlais: New exhibit shows Maine artist who left his mark in a big way
News Center Maine
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June 19, 2025
The Maine native's work is widely displayed across the state, including the Skowhegan Indian and Portland Jetport bears. WATERVILLE, Maine — Bernard Langlais was born in Maine and made a name for himself in the art world. But many people in his...
Maine enacts new law to promote working waterfronts
National Fisherman - Alaska
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June 18, 2025 Maine took a significant step to safeguard its working waterfronts as Governor Janet Mills signed into law a measure sponsored by Representative Morgan Rielly (D-Westbrook). The legislation, LD 1245, will create a Working Waterfront...
State safety officials urge Mainers to take precautions after trio of deadly fires
News Center Maine
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June 19, 2025
The Maine State Fire Marshal's Office is investigating three fatal weekend house fires in Wilton, Caribou, and Newfield. WILTON, Maine — The Maine State Fire Marshal's Office is currently investigating the causes of three separate house fires that...
Maine DIFW seeking nominations for Fly Rod Crosby Outdoor Lifetime Achievement Award
WABI - Maine
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June 18, 2025
AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI) - The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is seeking nominations for the Fly Rod Crosby Outdoor Lifetime Achievement Award. The award is presented each year to an "individual who is dedicated to the stewardship...
Maine Game Wardens to host North Woods Throwdown against West Virginia
WABI - Maine
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June 18, 2025
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - The annual North Woods Throwdown returns this month, and Maine Game Wardens are gearing up to take on a new opponent this year, this time, on their home turf. For the last five years, New Hampshire Wardens have been in the...
Here's a One-of-a-Kind Maine Cliffside Dome Dining Experience
Kool AM - Maine
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June 18, 2025
Remember when eating in heated snow globes during the winter became a thing? Well, there's a place in Maine that offers something similar but year-round and with a gorgeous view of the ocean. Have you heard of the SeaGlobes at Cliff House in Cape...
19 Wild Animals You Might See While Camping In Maine
I-95 - Maine
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June 18, 2025
Camping in Maine is a wild adventure, and there's a chance you may spot some of these animals during your trip. Maine Wildlife is Everywhere, So You'll Probably See Some During Your Trip One of the wonderful things about living in Maine is that...
Arrest Made in Death of Central Maine Child
92 Moose - Maine
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June 18, 2025
In May, we told you how a 4-year-old boy from Lewiston was killed in a shooting incident. Today, we got word that an arrest has been made in the case. According to a press release from the Maine Department of Public Safety's Shannon Moss, first...
Portland, Maine Explodes with Color for This Weekend’s Parade
92 Moose - Maine
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June 18, 2025
This Saturday Congress Street in Portland, Maine will be packed with the most beautiful people. Why? Portland’s pulling out all the colors of the rainbow and celebrating pride with the annual Portland Pride Parade! In fact, did you know that it’s...
Aroma Joe’s Opens Store in Bangor, Maine
QSR Magazine - North Carolina
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June 18, 2025
Aroma Joe’s, one of the nation’s leading handcrafted beverage franchises, announces the opening of its newest location in Bangor, Maine, at 28 Haskell Road. This 1500-square-foot drive-thru and coffeehouse location is the first in a new prototype...
Maine Roller Derby to recruit new skaters this month at Portland Expo
News Center Maine
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June 17, 2025
Maine Roller Derby invites new skaters and fans to Skate Nights and tryouts beginning June 18. PORTLAND, Maine — Maine Roller Derby is welcoming new skaters and curious fans this month with two upcoming "Skate Nights" and an official tryout, all...
Rethinking lawns: Summer sprinklers, streams and sustainability
The Portland Press Herald - Maine
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June 18, 2025
After three months of Southern Maine weekends that included at least some rain (sometimes disappointingly affecting planned outdoor activities), discussions of droughts seem unnecessary. The U.S. Drought Monitor reports this month that Maine is...