POWNAL, Maine, March 29 -- The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry issued the following news: Birders and outdoor enthusiasts are invited to discover the marvels of spring migration and woodland habitats at Bradbury Mountain State Park and Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park. The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry's Bureau of Parks and Lands annual Feathers Over Freeport is a weekend packed with migration and nature-focused educational activities, guided walks  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, March 29 -- The Maine House Democrats issued the following news release on March 28, 2024: The Maine House of Representatives gave initial approval on Thursday to LD 1779, sponsored by Rep. Grayson Lookner, D-Portland. The bill would give law enforcement the option to refer youth who are believed to have committed a low-level juvenile crime to the Maine Department of Health and Human Services for a needs assessment. This assessment would identify the medical, educational and soc  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, March 29 -- The Maine Senate Democrats issued the following news on March 28, 2024: On Tuesday, March 26, the Maine Senate gave unanimous support in an initial vote to a bill from Sen. Tim Nangle, D-Windham. On Wednesday, the Maine House passed the bill with a strong bipartisan vote of 107-36. LD 2101, "An Act to Strengthen Shoreland Zoning Enforcement," would give municipalities effective tools for combating shoreland zone violations. "I am deeply grateful to my colleagues in   more

WATERVILLE, Maine, March 29 (TNSres) -- Colby College issued the following news: By Kayla Voigt Meeting someone like Dr. Loren Walensky could convince you that time travel exists. Not only is he a resident physician in Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Boston Children's Cancer and Blood Disorders Center's Department of Pediatric Oncology, but he also runs the Walensky Lab, a research lab focusing on understanding cancer development and resistance to treatment. In his "spare time," he's also a   more