I didn’t overhear this at the coffeehouse, but spotted it in a Facebook chain: “My blood type this morning is coffee positive.” I love that!
Go to Coffeehouse Observer for more coffeehouse observations.
Posted in Economy, Maine, Politics and government
Tagged economists, Economy, New England Economic Partnership, recession, recover
Posted in Economy, Maine, Politics and government
Tagged labor, Maine Department of Labor, unemployment, unemployment insurance, work, workers
Two injured in car, moose collision – Bangor Daily News
[Two very, very lucky guys. — KM]
Posted in Environment, Maine, Outdoors
Tagged Aroostook County, Aroostook Medical Center, Castle Hill, collision, Maine State Police, moose, Presque Isle
Forest cover declining across New England – Bangor Daily News
A copy of the report can be found online at www.wildlandsandwoodlands.org.
Posted in Economy, Energy, Environment, Law and Order, Maine, Outdoors, Politics and government
Tagged “Wildlands and Woodlands”, conservation, environmentalists, forest, forestland, forestry and ecology research center, Great Northern Paper, Harvard University, Maine, Maine Forest Service, Maine’s North Woods, public-private partnership, timberland, trees, woods
HMS Bounty arrives in Bath | The Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram
For more information, visit www.tallshipbounty.org.
Posted in Environment, Maine, Outdoors
Tagged angler, angling, fish, fishing, fishing law book, Free Family Fishing Days, Maine Warden Service
Tom’s of Maine launches ’50 States for Good’ | The Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram
Tom’s of Maine’s 50 States for Good website: http://www.tomsofmaine.com/community-involvement/living-well/project-sponsorships
Posted in Maine
Tagged "50 States for Good", charities, natural personal care products, nonprofit, Tom's of Maine
From the BDN story:
Guides and safety experts recommend that kayakers always check weather forecasts before any voyage, get safety training and have:
• Open-water sea kayaks, generally 15 to 16 feet or longer, which have watertight flotation chambers. The boats are more stable in wind and waves.
• Spray skirts that can keep water from washing into a boat and reducing stability.
• Wet suits or dry suits, until water temperatures rise above 60 degrees, or until the combined air and water temperature exceeds 120 degrees.
• A waterproof VHF radio, or a cell phone in a watertight case.
• Signaling devices.
• Life jackets.
• Name and phone numbers written on the boat.
Posted in Environment, Maine, Outdoors
Tagged Casco Bay, hypothermia, kayak, Maine, paddling