Foresters argue the pros and cons of various models of sustainable forestry, but the overall goal is the same: Timber harvests generate profits; woodlands remain healthy.
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Cape Elizabeth residents file ethics complaint over school district’s ads on bond referendum
The complaint says the district and superintendent should have registered as a ballot committee because they spent more than $5,000 on advertising in support of November’s $95 million school bond vote.
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Massachusetts man indicted in ATV passenger’s death in Coplin Plantation
Mathew Tolman, 27, of Hubbardston, Massachusetts, was driving on a trail near Quill Hill Road in Coplin Plantation when the ATV hit a washout.
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Gray library director to resign after nearly 13 years
In June, Josh Tiffany is leaving his role as director, which he has held since 2013. He is looking to find what comes next for his life in Nashville.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Rep. Laurel Libby asks U.S. Supreme Court to restore her right to vote in Maine Legislature
The Auburn Republican said she has filed an emergency application with the nation’s highest court after 2 lower courts denied a temporary restoration of her voting privileges as her lawsuit against the House speaker plays out.
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Windham motorcyclist seriously injured in Gray crash
Police say the driver of a Ford Explorer failed to yield to the right-of-way and turned in front of the motorcyclist on West Gray Road.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Life & Culture, Maine
Meet the Mainers behind Renys’ ubiquitous, 4-word jingle
The ad tune, created by David Melville, has been heard in Maine every day since 2011.
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Lakes Region takes part in 27th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Residents of Raymond, Standish and Gray turned in unneeded medication to members of the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Department.
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Biddeford and Seeds of Hope partnership leads to progress on homelessness
The partnership was launched in July 2024 after the closure of a major encampment.
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Mid-Week Music puts on a fab show in Kennebunkport
Andy MacLeod joins host Dana Pearson on the Mid-Week Music stage May 14 for, “The Beatles: B-Sides and Deep Cuts.” They’ll be delving into the Beatles’ catalog for tunes that have rarely received airplay; e.g. “Long Long Long,” “Hey Bulldog”), as well as classic B-sides like “Don’t Let Me Down” and “Things We Said Today.” […]