Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 28th of August.
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🏘️ Community
Norm L’Italien, who has outfitted Allagash River trips (40 years) at Pelletier’s Campground in St. Francis, announced that after this season he will retire to spend time with his grandkids and plan a personal paddling trip along the river in October.
💼 Business
First Atlantic Healthcare is selling its 20 nursing homes + assisted living centers to Links Healthcare Group pending state approval, a move that could conclude by yearend.
The transaction spans nine counties and aims to ensure residents receive safe, high-quality care.
🎭 Culture
A Bangor author released a new children's book focusing on healing & forgiveness as a gentle tale for local readers.
The book debuted yesterday and offers ideas that help young hearts understand the benefits of mending emotional wounds.
🌲 Environment
Barges are capping six acres of a Penobscot River cove near Orrington’s Picnic Park with 9,400 tons of clean sand to cover toxic mercury sediment.
The work will finish before Labor Day — experts say it could aid the river’s recovery.
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