Greg Fish

The Penboscot Times

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September 16, 2019

DOT: Bridge project could take three years or more

The Maine Department of Transportation’s plan to replace the Stillwater River bridges and improve the traffic corridor in that area will be lengthy.
Published
September 16, 2019

After bond votes, a mix of relief and disappointment

The bond you’ll see on your ballots in November will invest $105 million in pressing repairs, upgrades and maintenance for highways, bridges, culverts and working waterfronts. It also will draw down an additional $137 million in other funds.
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September 16, 2019

Nominees sought for city Brownfields assessment

In 2016, Old Town received a $400,000 Brownfield Assessment grant to inventory, assess and conduct planning related to potential petroleum and hazardous waste impacted Brownfields in old Town; these funds were generally expended, but this year, the city received a second grant, this one for $300,000 from the EPA to continue its Brownfield Assessment program.
Published
September 16, 2019

More than 44,000 Mainers projected to lose food assistance under SNAP proposal

A Trump administration proposal to kick millions of Americans off the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) would threaten essential food benefits for more than 44,000 Maine people, nearly half of whom are children, older Mainers, and people with disabilities, according to The Maine Department of Health and Human Services.
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September 16, 2019

PCFCU to merge with The County Federal Credit Union

Subject to member and regulatory approval, the Board of Directors from Penobscot County Federal Credit Union (PCFCU) and The County Federal Credit Union (CFCU) have agreed that a merger would improve and increase benefits to both memberships.
Published
September 16, 2019

Special interests crush industrial arts

Hardly a day goes by that we don’t hear dire warnings about Maine’s looming demographic winter. So why wouldn’t we want to encourage industrial-arts instruction in junior high and high school, knowing that these courses are the ticket to great careers for the next generation of Mainers?
Published
September 16, 2019

Forever chemicals – Not detectable in your drinking water supply

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS, have been in the spotlight and are making headlines across the country.
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September 16, 2019

Water quality, economics focus of 2019 Libby Lecture in Natural Resource Policy

Catherine L. Kling will present the University of Maine’s third annual Libby Lecture in Natural Resource Policy on Thursday, Sept. 19.
Published
September 16, 2019

Fall Fest at Hirundo to include archery, fungi foraging and full day activities

Celebrate the fall with a weekend of paddling, shopping nature made and inspired art, exploring the refuge on foot or in canoe, visiting with live Owls up close, sipping and munching on delicious food, refining your archery skills, fungi foraging, and much more!.
Published
September 7, 2019

Changes in Augusta help families, kids heading back to school

The return of the season celebrated by fans of pumpkin spice and football alike also marks the end of summer vacation and the start of a new school year. This year, the Legislature has made a few changes that parents, students, and all of us, should be aware of.

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