ROCKPORT — This October, Maine Coast Heritage Trust invites youth ages 10 to 18 to get up close and personal with the Belted Galloway calves at Aldermere Farm, a historic saltwater farm preserve located at 20 Russell Avenue in Rockport.
Many outdoor people think working in the remote Maine woods is a dream job. But Tim Caverly, who was the supervisor of the Allagash Wilderness Waterway for 18 years, can tell you some stories. For example, from the first day he stepped into the role, he had a target on his back.
AUGUSTA – The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry said Sept. 14 that a horse showing neurological signs last week in York County tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV).
ROCKPORT — Down East Enterprise, Inc., promoted Brian Kevin to editor in chief of Down East magazine. In the most senior editorial position, he will be responsible for guiding Down East's overall editorial direction and spearheading the launch of new multimedia projects.
SOMERVILLE — An ecosystem is defined as “a biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment,” yet the term is rarely used to describe a farm! A farm is indeed an ecosystem and one of the key elements in any healthy ecological system is a healthy predator-prey balance.
DAMARISCOTTA — First National Bank branches will be collecting items for local food pantries September 24 through October 5. Drop off your non-perishable food items at your local branch.
PORTLAND and ELLSWORTH–The Knox County Committee of the Maine Community Foundation (MaineCF) presented $2,500 grants to Midcoast Habitat for Humanity and the Knox County Homeless Coalition to mark the 25th anniversary of the Knox County Fund.
ROCKPORT – Sunday, September 16, Maine Coast Heritage Trust, a state-wide land conservation organization, invites the community for a Harvest Celebration from 2 to 4 p.m. at Erickson Fields Preserve in Rockport.
Green with Envy owner Marlene Cohn said in a Sept. 10 news release that Green with Envy Salon has acquired Rheal Day Spa, in Rockland. RHEAL Day Spa has been owned and operated by Rhonda Nordstrom since 2002.
CAMDEN — M5, reportedly the largest single-masted sailing yacht in existence, spent the weekend awing visitors to Camden Harbor with its impressive size and trappings of luxury.
ROCKLAND – During September and October of this year, the Rockland Ferry Terminal parking lot will be undergoing some improvements that will result in 12 additional parking spots, greater safety, improved traffic flow, and reduced ice buildup thanks to upgraded drainage.
ROCKPORT, MAINE — Yachting Solutions is pleased to announce the addition of three exciting lines to their boat sales inventory: Beneteau, Cobia and Starcraft vessels are now available through Yachting Solutions Boat Sales division.
