The quarterly magazine is a snapshot of what people love – Maine’s outdoors. Each issue features programs, initiatives and projects being worked on by MDIF&W employees, with web links to resources readers may find useful. The magazine can be viewed at www.mefishwildlife.com or just click http://www.flipseekpubs.com/publication/?i=45278.
It’s not uncommon for new owners of older homes or farms in Maine to discover they have inherited hazardous waste—caches of old pesticides around their property. Old chemicals like DDT, lead arsenate, 2,4,5-T, and chlordane are often discovered in barns, basements, sheds, or garages. When these discoveries are made, homeowners quickly learn that disposal of old chemicals can be complicated and very expensive.
At a press conference tomorrow Maine Forest Service Director Alec Giffen will sign the Emergency Order that puts in place regulations for the banning of out-of-state firewood in keeping with Maine’s recently passed legislation to prevent the introduction or spread of dangerous forest insects and disease.
Maine state parks and historic sites will be open, including all campgrounds, for the state shut-down day on Friday, Sept. 3, according to Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands (BPL) officials. They also will be open for the Labor Day weekend and holiday.
Congratulations to Chuck Applebee, Director of Wastewater and Public Works, for being nominated to serve as the Maine State Director of the New England Water Environment Association. This highly sought after position represents Maine at the New England level regarding wastewater issues. The NEWA executive committee will vote in early September on Chuck’s nomination for this position, which would run through January 2013.
Although I haven’t really heard that much on the issue of making Gardiner downtown open to two-way traffic, I feel compelled to speak out on this issue early because I strongly believe that to re-create the traffic pattern of the 50’s in Gardiner is summarily flawed.
There are just a few little details that I’d like to help clear up. Donations will be accepted even after the 31st of August. The email addresses here that are with roadrunner are currently not in use. Please send any emails to either hannah.sher@maine.edu or na_sher@live.com.
This Tuesday evening, 6pm, in the City Hall auditorium, the City Council will hold a public hearing on the new comprehensive plan.
The Cow Pasture Caregivers Network/Medical Marijuana Caregivers of Maine will be holding two meetings forpotential caregivers in the coming weeks. Thursday, August 19th from 6pm to 7pm at the Memorial [...]
Nomination Papers for the November 2, 2010 Election are available in the City Clerk’s office for the following:Mayor (3) City Council At-Large seats (2) MSAD11 Board Members
Woodland owners who would like highly valuable, yet free, professional advice about their woodlots now have a quick and easy online way to request a meeting with a Maine Forest Service (MFS) district forester.
2010-2011 Tax Bills will be mailed on Thursday, August 19th. Due to the overwhelming success of the Tax Club we will be offering it again. There is a link on the City’s Website to the Tax Club application.
MaineStreet Presents A Summer Social with The Honorable Barney Frank (Chairman, U.S. House Committee on Financial Services)
In November, 59% of Maine voters passed Question 5, the citizen’s initiated new Maine Medical Marijuana Law. The original intent of the people’s law was to increase access for people who suffer from certain defined debilitating conditions to their chosen treatment: marijuana. The People’s Law did not trespass upon anyone’s individual rights nor did it take away from municipalities the right to decide what kinds of businesses they want in their towns. The People’s Law ensured the rights of the people regardless of personal perspectives on marijuana use.
Collie Buddz with Special Guests at Port City Music Hall September 11th
Heather Masse at One Longfellow Square on September 11th
September ArtTalk at the Harlow Gallery: One of a Kind – Monotype – the Unique Print
Olympian Julia Clukey Receives Key to the City of Augusta
September News From The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
Open Letter and Business News From Chris West and Gardiner Main Street
Ozomatli at Port City Music Hall September 8th
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