BRUNSWICK — It is estimated that 25 percent of an average household’s waste consists of yard trimmings and kitchen scraps that can easily be composted. By composting, Brunswick residents can save up to $80 for every ton of refuse removed from the waste stream. As part of the Earth Day 2014 celebration, the Brunswick Recycling […]
May 2014
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Three-way gov. race puts focus on Maine
AUGUSTA Maine voters in November will make history by either electing the nation’s first openly gay governor, electing its only independent governor or re-electing a Republican who is seen as one of the most vulnerable and volatile political leaders in the United States. Less than six months before Election Day, political observers see independent Eliot […]
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Inmate’s death does not appear suspicious
MACHIASPORT (AP) — Officials say the death of an inmate at the state prison in Machiasport was not a homicide and does not appear to be a suicide. Stephen McCausland of the Maine Department of Public Safety says the cause of 32-year-old Phillip Kay’s death remains under investigation. An autopsy is scheduled for today. Kay […]
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State sea urchin survey underway
PORTLAND (AP) — Maine’s annual spring dive survey of green sea urchins is underway. The Maine Department of Marine Resources began its survey during the first week of May. A diver for the department and a commercial sea urchin harvester are working from an industry vessel that will move north from York County and wrap […]
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State seeks comments for proposed crow hunt
PORTLAND (AP) — Maine officials are soliciting comments about the proposed crow hunting seasons for 2015 and 2016. The agency has proposed a new crow hunting season and will take comments until May 30. Crow season would take place from early February to mid-April and early August to late September in far northern Maine. The […]
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Money available for state scallop projects
PORTLAND (AP) — Maine Sea Grant is seeking proposals for research projects related to the nearshore scallop fishery in Maine. The sea grant program is making money available for small research projects that emphasize cooperation between fishermen and scientists. The program hopes the projects will help improve the management of Maine’s scallop fishery. Scallop fishery […]
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CALENDAR
MON/12 TALKS-WORKSHOPS LIVING WELL WITH ARTHRITIS, 11a.m. to noon at Mid Coast Senior Health Center. Dr. Diane Vradii will provide educational information on topics related to rheumatic conditions, the importance of exercise and arthritis, how to talk with others about your disease, and the importance of following your treatment plan. 721-1278. BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC BLOOD […]
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Dear Abby
DEAR ABBY: A tall, attractive man came into the insurance office where I work to buy an auto insurance policy. I haven’t talked with men outside of my church in a long time, so I was nervous. I thought my heart would explode from beating so fast. He will be coming back in a couple […]
