The loon count takes place annually on the third Saturday in July – July 20 this year, when 1,624 volunteers turned out across 407 lakes.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Electric bus maker facing complaints from Maine school districts is strapped for cash
The Canadian company posted a steep drop in third-quarter revenue and a wider financial loss than in the same period last year.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine secures more than $5.7 million in digital equity grant
The money will go toward Maine’s digital equity plan, which prioritizes expanding internet access throughout the state and bringing certain government services online.
Posted inMaine, News
Vigil planned for New Sweden teen missing for months
Damron was last seen walking out of her family home and into the woods in late September.
Posted inNation / World
Democrats propose deal to Republicans extending Affordable Care Act subsidies
Lawmakers are fiercely hammering out a bill to fund the government, and health-care leaders are pushing to add priorities to one of the final pieces of legislation this Congress.
Posted inNation / World
Crews recover the body of a woman from a Pennsylvania sinkhole after a 4-day search
Police say the remains of a woman who fell into a sinkhole have been recovered 4 days after she went missing while searching for her cat.
Posted inFranklin, Health, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News, Schools & Education
MaineHealth Healthy Community Coalition awarded federal grant to prevent youth substance use
The $625,000 federal grant will work to prevent substance use among students in Spruce Mountain schools.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine, News
Lisbon teen raises funds for veterans monument overlooking Androscoggin River
She raised funds for the monument, secured labor and material donations in about a month.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Wilton designates federal funds to replace Wilson Pond retaining wall
The town has a wall replacement account with $273.778 to go toward the estimated $813,540 project.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Jay Select Board to consider four-day workweek for Town Office
The proposal is to be open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, which will increase the hours open to 40 from 37 hours.