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Presumpscot River Paddling Trail Offers Diverse Water Recreation in Maine

Presumpscot River Paddling Trail Offers Diverse Water Recreation in Maine

Presumpscot River Paddling Trail Offers Diverse Water Recreation in Maine
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5 people shot at Virginia State University as police investigate multiple suspects

5 people shot at Virginia State University as police investigate multiple suspects

A shooting involving multiple suspects and five people shot at Virginia State University prompted a campus lockdown and police investigation early Saturday
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Bar Harbor Community Launches Boots and Socks Drive to Aid Residents in Need During Winter

Bar Harbor Community Launches Boots and Socks Drive to Aid Residents in Need During Winter

Bar Harbor, Maine, has initiated a local boots and socks drive to collect new or gently used footwear for residents who cannot afford proper cold-weather gear. This ongoing drive aims to help community members stay warm, healthy, and safe as temperatures drop. Cas Dowden, the organizer of the Boot & Sock drive, emphasized that all donations will remain within the community, directly benefiting local individuals. Donations of clean, good-condition boots with intact soles and fasteners, and new socks of all sizes, are being accepted at the YWCA MDI office lobby.
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On This Day in 1888: Benjamin Harrison Wins Maine's Six Electors

On This Day in 1888: Benjamin Harrison Wins Maine's Six Electors

The 1888 United States presidential election saw Republican nominee Benjamin Harrison face off against the incumbent Democratic President, Grover C...
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USA TODAY Sports/AVCA Super 10 girls regional volleyball rankings, early November

USA TODAY Sports/AVCA Super 10 girls regional volleyball rankings, early November

See who sits atop each region in the 2026 USA TODAY Sports/AVCA Super 10 girls volleyball regional rankings.
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Scientists discovered an unknown baby right whale off Canada. They say it's a cause for joy

Scientists discovered an unknown baby right whale off Canada. They say it's a cause for joy

Scientists who study whales are heartened by an unexpected discovery of a baby right whale off Canada
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Americans Prioritize Short, Local Getaways Amid Rising Travel Costs

Americans Prioritize Short, Local Getaways Amid Rising Travel Costs

Americans Prioritize Short, Local Getaways Amid Rising Travel Costs
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Lewiston Voters Approve Restrictions on Syringe Service Programs Amid HIV Outbreak

Lewiston Voters Approve Restrictions on Syringe Service Programs Amid HIV Outbreak

Lewiston, Maine, voters have approved a ballot question imposing new restrictions on syringe service programs in the city. Nearly 60% of voters supported the citizen-initiated amendment to the city ordinance. The changes limit programs to a one-for-one syringe exchange, with a maximum of 20 new syringes per person per day, and prohibit mobile exchange units, requiring services to operate from a single, fixed location. This decision comes in the same week that the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed the largest HIV outbreak in state history, with 50 cases in Penobscot County. Proponents of the restrictions, like Eryn “Ryn” Soule, argued that needle litter on Lewiston streets was excessive and that existing programs were enabling drug use. A coalition of doctors and social service providers, Safe and Healthy Maine, opposed the measure, expressing concern that it would hinder access to life-saving services and potentially increase needle litter.
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Animal Outlook Petitions Maine for Salmon Welfare Rules Amid Industry Scrutiny

Animal Outlook Petitions Maine for Salmon Welfare Rules Amid Industry Scrutiny

Animal Outlook, an animal rights group, has filed a citizen petition with the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry (DACF) to establish salmon welfare standards for the state's aquaculture industry. The petition calls for comprehensive best management practices (BMPs) to protect farmed fish, including zero tolerance for abusive practices, humane handling requirements, mandatory reporting, biosecurity training, and daily welfare monitoring with veterinary oversight. This action follows Animal Outlook's previous complaints regarding alleged animal cruelty at Cooke Aquaculture's Bingham, Maine facility. Cooke Aquaculture, in response, highlighted Animal Outlook's ties to corporations and individuals with vested interests in plant-based vegan manufacturing, noting that the group is linked to VegInvest, a fund supporting seafood analog companies. Cooke Aquaculture also stated that the Maine salmon aquaculture industry is already highly regulated by numerous state and federal agencies and i...
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Maine-Based Social Enterprise Explores Community-Based Tourism for Sustainable Futures

Maine-Based Social Enterprise Explores Community-Based Tourism for Sustainable Futures

Maine-Based Social Enterprise Explores Community-Based Tourism for Sustainable Futures
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Lewiston Voters Approve Restrictions on Syringe Service Programs

Lewiston Voters Approve Restrictions on Syringe Service Programs

Lewiston, Maine, has become the state's largest municipality to restrict syringe service programs (SSPs) after a majority of voters passed a referendum on Tuesday. This citizen initiative reinstates a one-for-one needle exchange policy, limiting syringe service providers to distributing no more than 20 sterile syringes per person daily. Additionally, the new restrictions prohibit mobile exchange units and require all exchange programs to operate from a single, fixed location. Over 8,200 voters supported these restrictions, while 5,700 opposed them. This outcome occurred despite a campaign against the initiative by public health experts, doctors, and advocates who cite research indicating SSPs' effectiveness in harm reduction and preventing the spread of infectious diseases. The restrictions are implemented as Penobscot County, to the north, is experiencing an active HIV outbreak, primarily affecting unhoused individuals and intravenous drug users, with 50 cases reported as of Thursday. Eryn Soule, a former...
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Country Artist Payton Sullivan to Debut in Maine, Opening for Sugarland

Country Artist Payton Sullivan to Debut in Maine, Opening for Sugarland

Country Artist Payton Sullivan to Debut in Maine, Opening for Sugarland