The Maine Forest Service says the danger of wildfires is high for the inland part of the state — from York County to Piscataquis County. The Kennebec Journal reports that the service responded to nearly a dozen spot fires in southern Maine this past weekend. The paper reported about a half-dozen brush fire reports were […]
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Irving denies forestry deal amounts to a ‘big loophole’
AUGUSTA — A deal Maine struck with Irving Woodlands, made public Friday, has sparked concern among environmental groups that the state has handed the company a “big loophole” to avoid state regulations on clearcutting. Forestry experts, though, believe those concerns are misplaced and that the deal allows Irving, Maine’s largest landowner, to be more efficient […]
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Churches to aid in McMahon nature trail development
LEWISTON — On Saturday, Oct. 26, community churches will once again provide welcome assistance to the City of Lewiston’s Public Works Department. The faith community will work together behind McMahon School to build an outdoor classroom and help establish the McMahon School Nature Trail. The project is being funded by a $10,000 Project Canopy Grant […]
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Firefighters, rangers squash underground fire near Rangeley
SEVEN PONDS TOWNSHIP — Firefighters from several towns and forest rangers fought a woods fire Saturday on Cow Ridge, north of Rangeley in Franklin County. The fire is believed to have started by a lightning strike about a week ago and traveled underground along the roots, Rangeley Fire Rescue Chief Tim Pellerin said Monday. The […]