Stacia Brezinski of Maine Audubon features the great black-backed gull as this week’s Bird of the Week, noting its nearly 6-foot wingspan (uncommon among seagulls) and dark plumage; the bird is seen on local beaches and rooftops and helps researchers monitor habitat changes.
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Virginia Shaffer, known as Lady Oyster, opened The Parlor in Bath in May and released her memoir Oyster Society detailing her journey in the oyster industry—highlighting Maine’s leading and equitable oyster culture.
Maine’s congressional delegation asked the DEA to clarify its new EMS registration rule after major health systems ended medication agreements with 140 EMS agencies over confusion and added costs. The letter sent Monday said unclear rules imposed financial and operational challenges on local EMS providers.
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