The state faces a growing threat from nonnative plants and insects that are reshaping its landscapes. Experts urge early detection and public vigilance.
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Local author offers workshop series in Norway
“All of us are descended from people who experienced the world as alive. We have the capacity to give life to that way of thinking, feeling, and being again. And this holds the potential to heal our planet, our culture, and our lives.” This philosophy guides the work of Sumner’s Seán Pádraig O’Donoghue, and lies […]
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Cuban agriculture, solidarity topic of CEBE Earth Day presentation
NORWAY — The Center for Ecology-Based Economy will celebrate Earth Day with a program that covers organic and low-input agriculture in Cuba and also solidarity with Cuba. The Let Cuba Live Committee of Maine is a co-sponsor. The event will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, April 23, at The Commons, CEBE, 447 Main St. […]
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Local farmers, UMF grads share their stories
FARMINGTON — The local food scene is the topic of two events planned for Wednesday, Feb. 25, at the University of Maine at Farmington. The film, “Growing Local,” will be shown at 11:45 a.m. in Thomas Auditorium of Preble/Ricker Hall. From 6 to 8 p.m., a panel of UMF alumni who farm locally will share […]
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Maine close on endangered species proposal
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine environmental officials expect to craft legislation to add several new species to the state’s threatened and endangered animals list within a month. State officials are considering adding the little brown bat and northern long-eared bat to the endangered list after white nose syndrome hurt populations. The eastern small-footed bat also […]
Posted inOxford Hills, River Valley
Jeremy Grignon is Student of the Year at Region 9
MEXICO — Jeremy Grignon said he was honored and surprised to be named the Career and Technical Education Student of the Year at Region 9 School of Applied Technology. “I was excited and honored to even be nominated,” the 18-year-old Dirigo High School student said. He is the son of John and Mary Grignon of […]
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Auburn neighborhood gets update on contamination
AUBURN — A dry cleaner’s dirty legacy was discussed by state officials in a public forum at Webster School on Monday evening. About a dozen local residents gathered in the auditorium to hear what progress has been made with recent chemical testing of the soil and air around Chestnut Street. The chemicals the Maine Department […]
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NewPage mill state’s top polluter, according to 2012 data
RUMFORD — The NewPage paper mill in Rumford was the state’s largest producer of toxic waste in 2012, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The agency’s Toxic Release Inventory analysis showed that 88 facilities in Maine released about about 11½ million pounds of toxic waste directly into the air, water and land in 2012, an […]
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Auburn curbside recycling proposal getting public review
AUBURN — Curbside recycling collections will likely cost the city more, whether weekly service returns or not, according to a committee report. City councilors will host a public hearing Feb. 3 to find out what kind of recycling service residents want. “They just want people to come in and share pros and cons and any […]
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Summer stash: Tropical plants stored awaiting warmer weather
LEWISTON — It started with 25 broad-leafed plants, not typically found in Maine’s harsh climate. “I probably get 10 to 20 calls every year, people asking about them, these oriental, tropical-looking plants we have,” Steve Murch, Lewiston’s city arborist, said. “They can be 5 or 6 feet tall or taller, with thick, palm-looking leaves.” At […]