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American Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster

Citizen scientists needed to find some big aquatic bugs

by Michael Kelley April 19, 2021April 21, 2021

The Stream Explorer Program will be chronicling aquatic insects in streams around Sebago Lake and southern Maine May through October.

American Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Portland Forecaster

‘Life-changing’ autism center for adults closes in on funding goal

by Chance Viles April 13, 2021April 13, 2021

The Maine Behavioral Healthcare center will provide crucial services to adults and to children under 5.

Lakes Region Weekly, Local & State, News, Schools & Education

Unity College to launch environmental education program at Pineland Farms

by Rachel Ohm March 31, 2021April 4, 2021

The announcement comes about 8 months after the college transitioned to a permanent hybrid model and said it would be looking to provide education in settings outside the main fixed campus.

American Journal, Lakes Region Weekly

Fish expected to swim up new Westbrook fish ladder in June

by Chance Viles March 31, 2021March 31, 2021

The Friends of the Presumpcot River, meanwhile, is concerned about Sappi’s application to form a new corporation to oversee the project.

American Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Local & State, Portland Forecaster

Legislature backs Bridgton man’s tribute to Maine as state’s official ‘Song of the 21st Century’

by Emily Bader March 30, 2021April 5, 2021

Terry Swett wrote “My Sweet Maine” in celebration of the state’s bicentennial, and a bill to make it “Maine’s Song of the 21st Century” was adopted by the Maine House.

Portland Forecaster

New deputy secretary of state puts focus on ‘equity, inclusion’

by Michael Kelley March 29, 2021March 30, 2021

Joann Bautista, of Portland, has been hired for the newly created position of policy advisor to the secretary of state.

Lakes Region Weekly, Local & State, News

Despite claims of ‘robust coverage,’ Lakes Region residents struggle to get connected

by Emily Bader Lakes Region Weekly March 14, 2021March 29, 2021

With the internet service providers’ data contradicting residents’ experiences, area towns have taken it upon themselves to conduct internet speed tests and map out broadband availability.