The free video series, Art for Good, focuses on four artists who have combined their artistic talents with charity work.
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Experts unconcerned about recent dolphin, porpoise deaths in Maine
Lynda Doughty, Marine Mammals of Maine founding executive director, said there are no obvious connections between the recent deaths of four animals.
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Aerial technology taking flight to count birds on Harpswell island
The University of Maine at Orono is using drones to monitor the population levels of sea birds in Maine.
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Brunswick teen scores another honor for Special Olympics work
Volunteer Charlie Austin, 15, is awarded for dedication to the organization and to his basketball players.
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Amid COVID restrictions, Wolfe’s Neck offers Freeport kids breath of fresh air – and animals
An outdoor program that sprung out of the pandemic last fall starts up again, bringing local schoolchildren closer to nature.
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Virtual talks, film festival celebrate Earth Day 2021
Sierra Club Maine will host a series of discussions ranging from waste reduction to the intersection of racism, economics and climate change, and Maine Audubon and the Maine Outdoor Film Festival team up for a special night of showings.
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Drop in state aid to education a budget concern in Brunswick
Officials said by far the biggest red flag appears to be a decrease of more than three-quarters of a million dollars in state education subsidies.
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Bath skate park expansion reflects needs of local youth
The local skate park, part of the Midcoast Youth Center, has grown to be a safe haven for some local kids.
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After Scarborough Downs closure, harness racing poised to make a comeback in southern Maine
A former Cumberland resident will open the Cumberland Fairgrounds to racing in May, with plans to expand at a new venue permanently in southern Maine.
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Sweetser to address increased local mental health needs
The need for services was a growing concern before the pandemic, which clinicians say has sparked more cases of anxiety and depression.