Nicole Ogrysko
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More and more people are visiting Acadia National Park during the shoulder seasons
At the same time, park officials are gearing up for what they believe will be another difficult hiring season. → Read More
New bill grants Wabanaki free access to Maine state parks
The proposal would allow members of federally-recognized tribes to visit Maine state parks for free. → Read More
Acadia National Park considering higher entrance fees for next year
Any changes to the park's entrance fees would go into effect next year and will be required year-round. → Read More
How to protect yourself from browntail moths this fall
State officials recommend doing yardwork when leaves are wet to prevent the browntail hairs from becoming airborne. → Read More
Familiar faces return to top posts after tribal elections
Rena Newell, the current tribal representative for the Passamaquoddy at Pleasant Point, will become the new chief. Chief Kirk Francis was elected to a sixth term as the Penobscot Nation's top leader, and Chief William Nicholas will return for a fourth term at the Passamaquoddy tribe at Indian Township. → Read More
VA Maine preparing for more enrollees under new toxic exposure law
A recently signed law expands eligibility for VA health care and other benefits to veterans with toxic exposures and veterans who served during the Vietnam War, Gulf War and post-9/11 eras. → Read More
Bangor once again bans the sale of flavored tobacco
Bangor was originally the first city in Maine to ban the sale of flavored tobacco. But the council repealed the ordinance earlier this year over a procedural error. → Read More
Maine livestock producers could face hay shortage this winter due to drought
Higher temperatures increase the risk of heat stress in animals, and dry conditions often diminish hay production. → Read More
Why 3D printing could be a boon for two of Maine's big goals: climate and affordable housing
Maine has a shortage of at least 20,000 affordable homes. But traditional building is expensive, time-consuming and a major contributor of carbon emissions. The University of Maine believes it has a solution that could eventually help. → Read More
Bangor airport will receive $14M for planned renovations, terminal expansion
The project will give passengers more room near the gates and create more space for travelers entering and leaving the security checkpoint. → Read More
After months of debate, Bangor clears the way for more boarding houses
City planners see boarding homes as one of many tools that could alleviate Bangor's affordable housing crisis. → Read More
Police investigating fatal hit-and-run at Acadia National Park
The hit-and-run killed 35-year-old Nicole Mokeme of South Portland, according to state police. → Read More
UMF faculty is third to vote no-confidence in U. Maine system chancellor
It's the third vote in two weeks against Malloy, after both the University of Southern Maine and the University of Maine at Augusta cast similar votes that challenged his handling of the UMA presidential search. → Read More
Bangor repeals flavored tobacco ban over procedural error
Bangor city councilors vowed to begin discussions on a new ordinance banning the sale and marketing of flavored tobacco products — and this time give plenty of notice to affected businesses. → Read More
New federal legislation could help Mount Desert Island create more affordable housing
The bill, introduced by Sen. Angus King and cosponsored by Sen. Susan Collins, would authorize the transfer of land from Acadia National Park to Bar Harbor for the purposes of developing affordable housing. → Read More
Pembroke will soon vote on industrial-scale mining ban
Some Pembroke residents worry about the project's potential impact on their water supply and on scallop-rich Cobscook Bay, and they want to use local control to stop it. → Read More
Relief payments coming to Maine small businesses struggling with high electric bills
A new law will bring temporary relief to Maine small businesses struggling with high energy costs. → Read More
With rising food and fuel prices, feeding the hungry in Aroostook County is getting harder
Delivering food around Maine's largest county, where one-quarter of the population is 65 and older, has become a lot more challenging and expensive, community groups say. → Read More
Bellows: New voter registration system should be ready for 2024 elections
The new platform will let Mainers register to vote online, Secretary of State Shenna Bellows said. → Read More
New deal with Skowhegan paper mill includes some of the best wage increases in decades, union says
The new contract includes 3% wage increases for each of the next three years, plus a $5,000 bonus for mill workers. → Read More