The presence of sharks are an indicator of an ecosystem’s good health, according to a shark biologist.
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Tight rental market keeps Maine domestic violence survivors in shelters longer
Advocates said they could meet only a fraction of the demand for emergency housing, with only 14% of eligible clients receiving shelter statewide.
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Air quality alert extended for parts of Maine as Canadian wildfires bring hazy skies
The Department of Environmental Protection said the air quality Monday was ‘moderate,’ a day after it was deemed ‘unhealthy’ in many parts of the state.
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Maine cities are promoting native plants. Here’s how you can too.
Experts say native plants support local ecosystems in a variety of ways that non-native plants don’t.
Posted inAmy Calder, Columns, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News, Op-Eds
Waterville stone artist hones his craft | Column
Adam Norton creates and sells stone art from his front lawn in Waterville’s South End, Amy Calder writes.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Is Maine experiencing a ‘wedding gap’?: Less tradition, lower budget
How the wedding industry is changing and what it means for couples, their families, and people who earn a living from weddings.
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Waterville’s Pine Ridge trails getting $158,000 upgrade
The project to rehabilitate and build more than 4 miles of trails is funded with a $69,650 state Department of Conservation grant, $78,150 from a city recreation bond and $10,000 from the city ‘s airport fund.
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In Augusta, it’s native plants only for city property
The new policy, aimed at making land healthier for insects and the animals that depend on them, does not apply to residential or commercial properties.
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Tariffs on Canadian goods have increased to 35%. How will Maine be affected?
A pact between the U.S., Canada and Mexico exempts the vast majority of imports from the new tax. But the changes will still hurt Maine’s people and businesses, according to the state chamber of commerce.
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2 charged with arson for June fire in Fairfield
A fire investigator determined the fire was caused by an unattended candle in a barn where the two were staying without permission.