The new vessel, expected by the end of 2022, will be one of the first of its kind to have a hybrid diesel electric propulsion system that dramatically cuts carbon dioxide emissions.
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Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Portland Forecaster
Portland dental office hopes to take bite out of illegal hunting
Dr. Daniel Figueiredo will donate a portion of proceeds from exams at his new dental studio to Maine Operation Game Thief.
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Portland Forecaster
Wastewater testing to aid in coronavirus response
The test can detect the presence of the virus in an area up to a week before individual clinical testing points to it.
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Many beachgoers undeterred after Harpswell shark attack
In response to Julie Dimperio Holowach’s July 27 death off Bailey Island in Harpswell, some beaches prohibited wading in past one’s waist.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Maine Bicentennial: Portland
In commemoration of Maine’s bicentennial this year, The Forecaster is featuring historical highlights from our communities’ past 200 years, in print and online every other week.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Portland Forecaster
New Gloucester group calls on AMVETS to stop using Confederate flag
The group also held its first monthly anti-racism rally last Saturday at Coolidge Family Farms on Lewiston Road.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Portland weighs how long homeless encampment can stay
Organizers said the effort, which has helped to provide food, clothing and medical care for 200 people, will continue until their demands are met.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
New public health director for city hopes for wider impact
Milestone Recovery’s Bob Fowler will lead the city’s public health division, which oversees substance abuse treatment and prevention services, chronic and infectious disease response, as well as health equity and family health.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Fundraiser seeks mobile shower unit for homeless
The unit could be moved from place to place and serve as a hub to offer meals and other services.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Long road ahead for city charter review commission
The first three members of the charter commission will be appointed Aug. 10, but the remaining members likely won’t be elected for nearly another year.