Danforth News

Growing up in New Brunswick you'd be hard pressed to find anyone who hasn't camped, canoed or hiked at least some part of the expansive wilderness that makes up the province.

“I think a good deal of rain that will fall there will be absorbed”

The National Weather Service issued a flood watch for most of the state late Monday afternoon, and the Mattawamkeag River at Mattawamkeag is expected to remain under a flood warning for several days. via Bangor Daily News

“Every place I go, people have told me how happy they are that we are coming back. There has been nothing but encouragement”

It was December, and Carla Portwine was beat. In some of the worst winter weather the Katahdin region had seen in years, she was driving to Hermon every day for work. via Bangor Daily News

Tell It To George is a collection of thoughts from here and away, from people who want to get their two cents worth in, without using their names. via Wiscasset Newspaper

The American Red Cross of Southern Maine urges people to prepare for potential spring flooding. via York Weekly

“I was most happy being first mate and never coveted being a captain.”

On April 4, Harbormaster Kenny Kooyenga tendered his resignation following a three-year stint as chief harbor man as well as a stint as deputy harbormaster. via Village Soup

We are builders and general contractors, working mainly in the midcoast residential market. via WaldoSoup

“Here we are a time when we're trying to fund a transportation network that is as close to collapse as it could be”

The Baldacci administration released proposed legislation Monday that would put the state in compliance with the federal REAL ID law for a cost of between $2 and $3 million - a plan leading Democrats say ... via Lincoln County News

“Route 161 is an important corridor for all things that are happening in the St. John Valley”

By Jen Lynds Wednesday, April 02, 2008 - Bangor Daily News ST. AGATHA, Maine - Officials throughout Aroostook County long have maintained that good roads are essential to economic development, especially to ... via Bangor Daily News

THOMASTON : Nomination papers are available at the Thomaston Town Office for seats on the board of selectmen, the board of assessors and the Maine School Administrative District 50 School Board, said Town Clerk ... via Village Soup

WASHINGTON : Washington residents agreed Saturday at town meeting to re-elect Kathleen Ocean as selectman, elect Carrie Chavanne to the Maine School Administrative District 40 School Board and move snowplowing ... via Village Soup

A federal appeals court has upheld a temporary payment system for regional electric power generators, a ruling that Maine regulators say will cost the state's consumers $300 million by 2010. via WMTW-TV Auburn

“We just ripped it down unceremoniously”

ROCKLAND : The construction project under way at the Maine State Ferry Service terminal here is running on track. via Village Soup

Everywhere we turn people are talking about how much they enjoyed this year's fundraiser hosted by Village NetMedia and the Samoset Resort. via Village Soup

Is it possible for Maine to have a strong economy, with good paying jobs? An economic development consultant from Washington says it is, but it will require people and businesses to make some tough choices. via WLBZ

“And the price of oil is not cooperating by going down”

CAMDEN : The finance committees of two school districts are breathing a little easier this week after learning that health insurance costs are not increasing as much as anticipated. via Village Soup

“I have expressed interest in wanting to be on the committee”

ROCKLAND : Maine School Administrative District 5 has begun the process of finding a replacement for Rockland District High School Principal Michael Gundel, said SAD 5 Chairwoman Kim Appleby last week. via Village Soup

“Granting the easement was a way to ensure that my values concerning the land will be carried on in my behalf”

Barbara Damon-Day of Newcastle has granted the Sheepscot Valley Conservation Association an easement on 15 acres with 1,000 feet of frontage on the west side of Deer Meadow Brook. via Wiscasset Newspaper

Friends of Belfast Parks will present 80 artists and craftsmen at the 13th annual arts in the park slated for Saturday, July 12, and Sunday, the 13th, in Heritage Park on Belfast's waterfront. via Village Soup

FRIENDSHIP : Friendship voters elected a new slate of town officers Monday at the polls, and re-elected Selectman Wesley Lash, who ran unopposed for a three-year seat on the board. via Village Soup