Kaitlyn Budion

1 week ago | mainepublic.org | Kaitlyn Budion

A scallop farmer in Penobscot Bay is looking to double the size of his operation, under what would be the largest lease for a scallop farm in Maine. Vertical Bay owner Andrew Peters has applied for a 40-acre lease, with a 20-year lease period. Peters said the larger area will allow him to expand the business and keep it sustainable long-term. "Well, we need to grow more scallops, quite simply," he said.

1 week ago | bangordailynews.com | Kaitlyn Budion

In the wake of the Challenger disaster, a nonprofit dedicated to continuing the mission of the seven astronauts who died onboard set out to create learning centers across the United States. There are now more than 40 worldwide, including the Challenger Learning Center of Maine in Bangor, which has been introducing curious young visitors to STEM careers for more than 20 years. The center recently completed a major renovation to bring its NASA mission simulations into the modern era.

1 week ago | mainepublic.org | Kaitlyn Budion

More than 50 environmental advocates and Penobscot Nation citizens rallied on the banks of the Penobscot River in Old Town yesterday against the proposed expansion of the Juniper Ridge Landfill. Casella Waste Management, which operates the state-owned landfill, is seeking to expand its capacity and extend its contract.

1 week ago | mainepublic.org | Kaitlyn Budion

In the wake of the Challenger disaster, a nonprofit dedicated to continuing the mission of the seven astronauts who died onboard set out to create learning centers across the United States. There are now more than 40 worldwide, including the Challenger Learning Center of Maine in Bangor, which has been introducing curious young visitors to STEM careers for more than 20 years. The center recently completed a major renovation to bring its NASA mission simulations into the modern era.

2 weeks ago | mainepublic.org | Kaitlyn Budion

Union leaders said the Trump administration's planned cuts at the Department of Veterans Affairs will affect veterans in Maine and around the country. The administration reportedly plans to cut more than 80,000 jobs from the VA at a time when claims have skyrocketed. Scott Surette, a Marine Corps veteran and president of the southern Maine branch of the postal mail handlers union, said the effects will be wide ranging. "We know what that will mean," he said.