YARMOUTH — About once a month for the past 25 years, Friends of Casco Bay staff have been visiting 10 sites around the bay by boat to collect water quality data. The significant changes in Casco Bay have caused increasing concern over the last decade, particularly warmer water temperatures later into September over the past […]
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Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
‘Cage of Science’ captures changing quality of Casco Bay
YARMOUTH — About once a month for the past 25 years, Friends of Casco Bay staff have been visiting 10 sites around the bay by boat to collect water quality data. The significant changes in Casco Bay have caused increasing concern over the last decade, particularly warmer water temperatures later into September over the past […]
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New hires for Spectrum Healthcare Partners
Spectrum Healthcare Partners has announced the addition of Penobscot Bay Pathology Associates to its team of specialists. Dr. William Lambie and Dr. Sonja Tomic will now be part of the Spectrum Healthcare Partners pathology division. Tomic has been a pathologist for over 30 years and Lambie for over 13 years. Steven Trockman was named director […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine, New England
Popular species of New England flounder is overfished, regulators say
Witch flounder is mostly brought to shore by fishermen in Maine and Massachusetts.
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Staff take on changing roles at Falmouth Town Hall
FALMOUTH — It will cost the town a little more money, but the expense will be worth it in the long run, Town Manager Nathan Poore said this week about a new staffing plan at Town Hall. As of now, Ethan Croce, the former land use planner, has taken over the role of community development director […]
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Woman killed, husband critically injured in Durham crash
Police say the couple’s vehicle crossed over the centerline and collided head-on with a pickup truck.
Posted inNation & World, Sports
U.S. Olympic gold medalist Anthony Ervin takes a knee during the national anthem
In Rio, he became the oldest swimmer in history to win an Olympic gold medal, winning the 50 freestyle at the age of 35.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
UMF police officer placed on leave after being charged with OUI
Christopher M. Chase was not on duty at the time, but he has been placed on paid administrative leave pending further investigation.
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Portland councilors agree to get 'LED' into new lights
PORTLAND — Councilors on Monday approved agreements allowing the installation of more energy-efficient street lamps. With Mayor Ethan Strimling on vacation, councilors also gave their first approval to a new contract with city police that will set up a pilot program for the use of body cameras. It was entertainment that took up the bulk of […]
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No lines, no waiting at self-serve Portland food cart
Veebie has rolled out a prototype lunch cart stocked with local restaurant offerings.