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Michaela Hawthorne

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  1. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · Michaela Hawthorne

    Annual Maine Public Health Conference Focuses on Getting ‘Back to the Basics’ (opens the original)

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    AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI) - To cultivate mental, spiritual and physical health, we often have to go back to the basics. That’s what happened Thursday as public health leaders gathered at the Augusta Civic Center for the annual Maine Public Health Association conference. This year’s theme, “Nourish to Flourish,” focused on strengthening fundamental building blocks across the state. “The things we heard from people that they need are more access to quality and affordable health care, especially in rur

  2. Article · Sep 30, 2026 · Michaela Hawthorne

    As heating costs surge, fire officials urge caution with woodstoves and space heaters (opens the original)

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    WATERVILLE, Maine (WABI) — As home heating oil hits record highs in Maine, local fire officials worry families could turn to risky heating alternatives to stay warm. Last week, Maine heating oil reached a record-high $6.02 a gallon. As temperatures drop, Waterville Fire Chief Jason Frost remembers 2008 in Skowhegan, when soaring fuel prices triggered a dangerous surge in chimney and structure fires. “People were putting in wood stove installations that just were not kosher and we did see a lot o

  3. Article · Sep 29, 2026 · Michaela Hawthorne

    Somerset Woods Trustees prep free firewood bank as Maine heating costs reach record highs (opens the original)

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    SOLON, Maine (WABI) - With cold weather arriving and home heating costs in Maine climbing to record highs, the Somerset Woods Trustees are preparing to share the benefits of their conservation work with local families in need. At first glance, seeing a land conservation organization cut down trees might seem contradictory. However, stewards at the Somerset Woods Trustees say forest management is critical for overall woodland health and trail safety. Crews selectively clear threatened ash and bee

  4. Article · Sep 28, 2026 · Michaela Hawthorne

    $6.1M statewide grant delivers new fire truck to St. Albans, boosts departments across Maine (opens the original)

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    ST. ALBANS, Maine (WABI) - A rural Maine fire department is gearing up for a major overhaul of both its fleet and its headquarters thanks to hundreds of thousands of dollars in federal grant funds. In St. Albans, fighting fires requires hauling every drop of water directly to the scene, as the town has no municipal hydrant system. A modern truck will soon help carry that load. “No municipal hydrant system is incredibly challenging for us as we need to bring all the water with us,” said Andrew Do

  5. Article · Sep 24, 2026 · Michaela Hawthorne

    Palmyra pumpkin patch turns pink to support local breast cancer fight (opens the original)

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    PALMYRA, Maine (WABI) - Across a field in Palmyra, rows of porcelain doll pumpkins shine with an unusually distinct salmon-pink color. Pat White, owner of Pat’s Propane, started growing the specialty crop about eight years ago after a chance conversation with Jo-Ann Brown. White noticed the breast cancer awareness license plate on Brown’s vehicle honoring her sister Dee Dee, who died from the disease. That conversation inspired the two to team up as co-founders of Pat’s Pink Pumpkins. “Well, I’m

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