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PublishedNovember 29, 2024
Near Jackman, land conservation group buys 44,000 acres for $44 million
The Conservation Fund recently acquired the forest land in northern Somerset and Franklin counties, near the Canadian border.
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PublishedNovember 4, 2024
Why are so few Mainers running for local office?
Voters Nov. 5 will find that many communities are having trouble filling municipal positions. Age, apathy and growing vitriol from the public are leaving their mark, officials say.
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PublishedJune 4, 2024
Moose River canoe trip approved for students from Spruce Mountain High School in Jay
This is the third year students will be able to participate in the outdoor adventure.
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PublishedApril 8, 2024
Photos: Thousands ascend to Jackman to watch a ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ total solar eclipse
Locals and officials say the crowd is likely the biggest they have ever seen in Jackman. All photos by photographers Rich Abrahamson & Anna Chadwick.
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PublishedApril 8, 2024
Watch: From near and far, more than 10,000 people flock to Jackman to take in total solar eclipse
Officials said Monday the crowd was likely the biggest they had seen in the northern Maine town, which by midmorning was packed with visitors ahead of the afternoon eclipse.
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PublishedApril 6, 2024
Weather looking good for solar eclipse viewing
There could be some cirrus clouds floating around in the area of totality but they are expected to be to the southeast, according to a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Gray.
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PublishedMarch 23, 2024
Portland eighth grader wins state spelling bee for second year
Evan Trieu of St. Brigid School emerges among 14 finalists on Saturday at Bowdoin College. He won the state bee last year as well.
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PublishedMarch 1, 2024
Shadow of concern approaches as Somerset County public safety officials prepare for eclipse
Emergency management agencies, law enforcement, medical providers and others are coordinating plans ahead of the April 8 eclipse, which is expected to draw visitors to rural areas across the state.
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PublishedJanuary 28, 2024
In path of April solar eclipse, small-town Maine sees big tourist opportunity
Several communities in the rural and northern parts of the state, located in the path of totality, hope for an astronomical tourist boom when the eclipse becomes visible on the afternoon of April 8.
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PublishedJuly 17, 2023
Driver, passenger injured when vehicle hits, kills moose in Jackman area
A cow moose was killed on impact when hit by a car on a road in Long Pond Township, officials said.
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