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Another great white shark pays a visit to Maine.

American Aquafarms reps, critics take sides at Gouldsboro park GOULDSBORO — The tastiness of the refreshments was the one undisputed topic at a lively, open-air meeting held Saturday by both American Aquafarms and opponents of the Norwegian-backed company’s proposed plan to raise 66 million pounds of Atlantic salmon annually at two sites in Frenchman Bay.  “No Industrial Scale Fish Factory in Frenchman Bay” was among the roadside banners and signs at the Gouldsboro Town Park, where the company and opponents offered information to the public at opposite ends of the green.  In the Gou...

Jonesboro/Roque Bluffs Volunteer Fire Department Emergency management agencies reported that both roads in and out of Roque Bluffs -- including the Great Cove Road, seen here -- were washed out following an overnight rain storm between June 8 and 9, 2021. Rainstorms on Tuesday night have damaged the roads in some Down East areas of Maine, restricting travel on Wednesday. The roads in and out of Roque Bluffs in Washington County are completely washed out, according to social media posts from the Maine Emergency Management Agency. Heavy rains have also resulted in damage to several roads in G...

Island Explorer Bus Service To Feature 5 Routes In 2021 Last year the popular propane-driven shuttle service operated by Downeast Transportation was grounded by the nasty COVID-19 pandemic.  This year it will be up and running, somewhat. When it came to traffic last season, users of Acadia National Park on Mount Desert Island paid the price as parking was limited and the Cadillac Summit Road was shut down a few times because of traffic congestion. Things will continue to be very different for the fare-free Island Explorer Bus service and it's passengers this year.  While each bus normally c...

As of press time, some trails, campsites, and businesses are closed due to Covid-19 precautions. To check for safety protocols and potential closures, check individual websites before you go. Unlike many national parks, a visit to Acadia can easily stand in for a visit to the state itself. The 49,076-acre site, predominantly located on Maine’s Mount Desert Island (MDI),  is intertwined with fishing villages and tiny seasonal enclaves, and it’s not always clear where its boundaries are. Lobster boats rumble below Acadia’s cliffs as they move from buoy to buoy pulling traps. Uninhabited...