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A Maine Forest Service forest ranger out hunting last fall came across a strange object he found right in the middle of an old, overgrown logging road on Elephant Mountain. That object has been identified as an ejection seat from the infamous B-52 Stratofortress-C crash that killed seven airmen almost 50 years ago north of Greenville.
Maine International Trade Day, northern New England’s largest annual internationally focused business event. Speakers will include Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner George Gervais; leader of Innovation Management at Embraer S.A., Dr. Sandro Valeri and faculty associate at Harvard’s Center for International Development, Dr. Cesar Hidalgo.
Based on the recommendations of a bi-partisan, independent study committee, the legislation replaces the Land Use Regulation Commission (LURC) with a new land-use board and refocuses its mission on both conservation and economic development. The new agency, which is a division under the Maine Department of Conservation, also focuses on local input and improved permitting processes.
On Friday, May 18th, Governor Paul LePage released today a comprehensive book of accomplishments of his first 500 days in office. The Governor’s 500th day as Maine’s Chief Executive is Saturday, May 19, 2012. The 20-page compilation, titled Making Maine Prosperous, The First 500 Days of Governor Paul LePage, details the achievements made by the LePage Administration and the State of Maine 125th Legislature. A web version of the book is free to the public and available on the Governor’s website.
The City of Gardiner seeks proposals from marketing / advertising and public relations firms to create an outreach strategy for the municipally-owned Libby Hill Business Park (“Libby Hill”) as well as reinforced efforts to promote an appealing Gardiner identity to prospective businesses in Maine, New England, Québec, and the Canadian Maritimes; effective communication of Libby Hill’s business advantages and financial incentives; a strategic plan for cultivating relevant business development contacts and attendance at trade shows and trade events; and Internet-based resources and outreach that project Gardiner’s rich industrial history as a foundation for progress.
Maine residents may register to vote anytime, including the day of the election. You must be 18 years of age and a resident of the City of Gardiner. Proof of residency and proof of identity is required, such as a driver’s license indicating a physical street address in Gardiner (not a post office box or mailing address).
Among its actions this week, the Legislature defeated a controversial “regulatory takings” bill that would have cost Maine taxpayers millions of dollars, caused a proliferation of lawsuits, and blocked future laws that may be necessary to protect Maine’s environment, people, and communities. This action came when the House and Senate voted to “indefinitely postpone” LD 1810—which means the bill is now officially dead.
For information on the City of Gardiner/Orton Foundation Heart and Soul Community Outreach Website RFP.
In the latest publication from the Maine Department of Conservation, loggers are called “bucherons,” the Maine Forest Service is “Service de la foret du Maine,” and the term “Best Management Practices (BMPs)”– which describes how loggers can protect water quality at harvest sites – is “Pratiques exemplaires de gestion.” That’s because the latest publication is the French version of the Maine Forest Service’s notable logging manual, “Best Management Practices for Forestry: Protecting Maine’s Water Quality.”
Last night Canadian pipeline giant Enbridge announced plans for a massive increase in pipeline capacity to bring dirty tar sands oil from Canada to global markets via the United States. One of the biggest components of the plan is to reverse the flow of its entire crude oil pipeline between Ontario and Montreal, for the purpose of transporting tar sands crude oil east. This would be the full build-out of Enbridge’s portion of the so-called “Trailbreaker” pipeline project in development for several years. This announcement could bring tar sands oil nearly to New England.
Crowdfunding is an online money-raising strategy that began as a way for the public to donate small amounts of money, often through social networking websites, to help artists, musicians, filmmakers and other creative people finance their projects.Through the federal Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act, small businesses and entrepreneurs will be able to tap into the “crowd” in search of investments to finance their business ventures. Under the new law, however, these investments opportunities will not be regulated or scrutinized for their legitimacy.
Fishermen who want to launch their boats early in the morning on Saturday, May 12, and for the remainder of the summer season at Sebago Lake State Park will need to purchase an Early Launch Permit. Otherwise, they will have to wait until 9 a.m. for the gate to open in order to access the day use portion of the park in Casco, according to park officials.
The Maine Department of Agriculture reported today that a recall of dry dog food linked to a multi-state outbreak of Salmonella Infantis has been expanded to include products shipped to Maine. The United States Food and Drug Administration reported that a total of 14 individuals from nine different states have been infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella. No cases have been reported in Maine at this time.
This week the legislature will vote on a budget that makes dangerous, irresponsible and indefensible cuts to proven programs that help women, children, and seniors. These harmful cuts are proposed even while the same leaders are continuing an irresponsible agenda of tax breaks. Instead of tax breaks, we should invest in Maine families.STAND UP AGAINST THESE BUDGET CUTS AND MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD: Lawmakers in Augusta need to know that cuts to these vital programs will have a devastating impact and are inexcusable!
Musician and Music Venue Events for May, and Beyond – Keep Checking Back
Theater, Social and Public Events for May 2012 and Beyond – Updated Regularly!
REMINDER: “Always Patsy Cline” with Sally Struthers at Ogunquit Playhouse May 23rd to June 16th
Festival Franco Fun 2012 Celebration Scheduled for June 2nd
A Sure Bet is The Line-up at The Strand Theatre through May 2012
Electricity Maine to be Featured at June Meeting of Winthrop Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce on June 7, 2012
Maine Forest Service: Forest Ranger Discovers Bomber Crash Ejection Seat
10th Annual Meals on Wheels Golf Tournament to be Held June 11, 2012
Developing an Edge in Overseas Markets: Maine Businesses Talk Strategy May 24, 2012
Maine Historical Society Newsletter for the Week of May 21, 2012