MMA sailing team launches into spring racing season
The Mariners’ season began at the Icebreaker Invite at Mystic Lake, hosted by Tufts University on March 12.
Articles by: Anne Berleant
Anne Berleant
Reporter at The Ellsworth American
News Reporter Anne Berleant covers news and features in Ellsworth, Mariaville, Otis, Amherst, Aurora, Great Pond and Osborn. When not reporting, find her hiking local trails, reading or watching professional tennis. Email her at [email protected]
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Acadia Aqua Farms public hearing set for March 28
Members of the public who wish to offer testimony or ask questions have a March 14 deadline to register.
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Maine DMR, partners seek volunteers for rainbow smelt survey
The small fish were named a federal Species of Concern in 2004 because of their declining numbers and tracking their numbers will assist in restoration efforts.
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Hampden waste facility to find buyer this year
The Municipal Review Committee expects to find a new buyer for the shuttered plant by June 30.
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DMR schedules public hearing on rule changes to protect whales
A remote public hearing is scheduled for March 15 at 5 p.m. for Chapter 75 and 5:30 p.m. for Chapter 25.
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New federal legislation introduced to protect right whales
The legislation adds to the swirl of state and federal lawsuits and new federal regulations all aimed at protecting the right whales.
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DMR hearing set for renewal of Bagaduce River lease
A Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR) public hearing is set for 4 p.m. on March 15 at Brooksville Town Hall.
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New rules for scallop fishery take effect April 1
The biggest change for scallop fishermen is that vessels fishing in NGOM waters will be required to take industry-funded scallop (IFS) observers on board when selected to do so.
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Parties pick Senate District 7 nominees
Rep. Nicole Grohoski is the Democratic candidate, former state Sen. Brian Langley is the Republican candidate and Benjamin Meiklejohn, a Mount Desert resident, will represent the Green Independent Party.
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Brookfield Renewable appeals water quality certification ruling for Ellsworth dams
In return, the state filed a motion to dismiss the appeal, which will be heard March 4 in Kennebec County Superior Court.
