In Bangor, at the epicenter of the state’s indigent defense crisis, the district defender has only been able to fill one of five positions.
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passivhausMAINE rounds out its 2024 training calendar
These training events are the result of a collaboration between passivhausMAINE and the Governor’s Energy Office, aimed at equipping Maine builders with the expertise needed to reduce the carbon footprint of both new and existing construction.
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Maine’s premiere of ‘America’s Forests’ to be held Aug. 27
Two episodes focusing on sustainability and innovation in Maine’s forest and tourism industries will be shown in Bangor.
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Maine Warden Service to host information sessions
The Maine Warden Service seeks new team members dedicated to conserving Maine’s fish, wildlife, and other natural resources and protecting the people who enjoy them. Those interested in becoming a Maine game warden can attend an information meetings to learn how to become one, how to prepare for the hiring process, meet current staff, and […]
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State to collect unwanted, unusable pesticides
Registration is required by Sept. 25 to participate; drop-ins are not permitted.
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Maine CDC finds 6 cases of West Nile virus in birds; investigating 1 in a human
The last case of the mosquito-borne disease in a human in Maine was in 2018.
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Foundation seeks applications for its $50K composer award
The application opens on Thursday, Aug. 1, and closes on Oct. 1.
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Student backpack giveaway set for July 28
In Maine, Portland/Auburn area Verizon Wireless retail locations will be giving away hundreds of free backpacks at 1 p.m. Sunday, July 28, at eight locations.
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Roux Institute students help Maine’s air ambulance service respond to emergencies faster
The Portland graduate students analyzed data from LifeFlight to see where it could cut down the time it takes to get in the air.
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Unitil to pay $71 million for Bangor-area natural gas company
The deal, which requires approval from state regulators, would give Maine’s biggest natural gas provider 8,500 more customers and 351 more miles of pipeline.