Many Maine voters will have just one question on the ballot when they go to the polls this coming Tuesday, June 13. That question is worded as follows: “Do you favor a $50,000,000 bond issue to provide $45,000,000 in funds for investment in research, development and commercialization in the State to be used for infrastructure, […]
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State approves Juniper Ridge expansion license
Barring an appeal,the expansion of Juniper Ridge Landfill has been approved at the state level, more than five years after plans for that step originally were announced. The plan to expand the landfill, which is operated for the state by Casella Waste Systems subsidiary NEWSME, was originally announced in 2011; the following year, the Maine […]
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Penobscot River Rally and Flotilla on June 10
On Saturday, June 10, from 12 noon-3 p.m., people from across Maine will gather at the Bangor Waterfront to celebrate the Penobscot River and support the Penobscot Nation’s ongoing struggle to protect and enhance the water quality of the Penobscot River and its watershed for the benefit of all. The event will include a rally […]
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Rogers Farm site of new foodscaping garden, weekly open houses
University of Maine Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Volunteers (MGV) will offer weekly open house sessions on Tuesdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m., at UMaine Rogers Farm, 914 Bennoch Road in Old Town. The UMaine Extension Penobscot County MGV Demonstration Garden — which features 34 different theme gardens, including the new foodscaping demonstration garden — is open to […]
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Maine kids in need of education ‘surrogate’ parents
The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is seeking volunteers to serve as an education “surrogate” parent to a child or children with disabilities who have no available natural parents and/or guardians, including children in the custody of the state. An educational surrogate parent is appointed to act independently on behalf of a student with disabilities […]
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It’s free fishing weekend
Free fishing weekend is the perfect time for people of all ages to try their hand at fishing and see why the sport is such a beloved Maine tradition.Free fishing weekend will take place on Saturday, June 3 and Sunday, June 4, which means any person may fish for free without a license on Maine’s […]
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Rogers Farm site of new foodscaping garden, weekly open houses
University of Maine Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Volunteers (MGV) will offer weekly open house sessions beginning June 6, 5:30-6:30 p.m., at UMaine Rogers Farm, 914 Bennoch Road in Old Town. The UMaine Extension Penobscot County MGV Demonstration Garden — which features 34 different theme gardens, including the new foodscaping demonstration garden — is open to […]
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Penobscot River Rally and Flotilla on June 10
On Saturday, June 10, from 12 noon-3 p.m., people from across Maine will gather at the Bangor Waterfront to celebrate the Penobscot River and support the Penobscot Nation’s ongoing struggle to protect and enhance the water quality of the Penobscot River and its watershed for the benefit of all. The event will include a rally […]
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UMaine Extension publications offer tips on grilling, gardening, pest management
The University of Maine Cooperative Extension offers information and recommendations on a variety of summertime topics, including grilling safety, pest management and gardening. Visit the UMaine Cooperative Extension Publications Catalog for bulletins including: Barbecue and Tailgating Food Safety Food Safety for Camping and Hiking Ticks Lyme Disease Insect Repellents Mosquito Management Starting Seeds at Home […]
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Students, community enhance gardens at Old Town Elementary School
The grounds at Old Town Elementary School grew a bit lusher this spring when the University of Maine teamed up with members of the local community to build raised garden beds. The garden expansion and improvement project was led by four UMaine sustainable agriculture seniors — Emma Sanchi, Gradeigh Cameron, Ben Nelson and Matt Derrah […]