Category: Community

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SardineFest returns to Searsport in October

Penobscot Marine Museum in Searsport will hold SardineFest on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The free, day-long event celebrates Maine’s sardine industry and the working waterfront communities connected to it. The day will feature live music, talks, a children’s stage, crafts and games, and a sea… SEE MORE
The stone-and-timber picnic pavilion in the east part of Camden Hills State Park was built by Civilian Conservation Corps members.

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Organization formed to support Camden Hills State Park

With more than 30 miles of hiking trails, 100 campsites, spectacular vistas and varied four-season recreational opportunities for both families and hard-core adventurers, Camden Hills State Park is one of Maine’s most treasured public resources. A new nonprofit organization has been formed to preserve and improve upon the iconic park… SEE MORE

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State awards funds and seeks proposals for coastal projects

The Maine Office of Community Affairs’ (MOCA) Maine Coastal Program (MCP) and Municipal Planning Assistance Program (MPAP) are accepting applications for approximately $450,000 in coastal planning grants through Aug. 31. Awards of up to $50,000 for individual applicants and $75,000 for group applicants will support local or regional planning projects that prepare coastal communities… SEE MORE

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Shearing North Haven sheep is a community affair

For North Haven farmer Becky Bartovics, the secret to blue ribbon-winning fleece is multifaceted. Some of the magic might come from the salt air and cooler summers. The sheep’s Coopworth genetics, a particularly auspicious Leicester/Romney cross, certainly play a role. But the real star player is the shearing day itself,… SEE MORE

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Casco Bay islands team up on erosion

If you live on or near an island shoreline in the Casco Bay region, you may have already heard about a local group of volunteers who have been working hard to raise awareness about coastal erosion and related climate vulnerabilities to our islands. This collaborative group now includes representatives from… SEE MORE