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Greetings from Downeast where the weeds and beetles in my garden aren’t the only things running amok — deer in the town of Tremont are causing quite a stir. Lawmakers and residents are weighing various options for culling the herd, including limited hunting and archery.

Bar Harbor is overrun with a nuisance of a different sort. The town is currently involved in eight legal cases related to cruise ship policy, land use, and code enforcement, according to the Mount Desert Islander. All but one of the challenges came from private citizens. Thus far, the town has spent over $1 million in legal fees.

Meanwhile, The Maine Monitor picked up 10 awards from the National Newspaper Association Foundation. Among the stories recognized is my story on Downeast Maine's efforts to maintain its wild character amid the growth of ecotourism.

Buying an EV? You might want to do it soon.

A $7,500 rebate for new vehicles and 30% or $4,000 credit on used vehicles will expire at the end of September. 

Read this story by Julia Tilton of The Maine Monitor

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Acadia National Park wants to make two popular attractions wheelchair accessible. | Bangor Daily News

Roosevelt Campobello International Park will operate with fewer staff, citing the loss of critical funding from the U.S. National Park Service. The park has not yet received around 60 percent of its funding. | Quoddy Tides

Bar Harbor spends over $1M in legal fees as cruise ship lawsuits mount. | Mount Desert Islander

Federal workers in Maine face uncertainty following court ruling allowing for mass layoffs. | Portland Press Herald

Fishing groups from across the country have come together to form the National Future Fishermen Coalition, aiming to support the next generation of fishermen. | News Center Maine

The bane of many Maine gardeners’ summers has returned: Japanese beetles emerging from the ground to chew through crops, trees and ornamental plants. | Bangor Daily News

Around 22 residents gathered at the Tremont town office to discuss three options presented by the select board aimed at allowing deer hunting in town. | Mount Desert Islander

Although it’s unlikely that Maine will experience flash floods on the same scale as the devastating storms in Texas, Maine officials urge flood preparedness.| Maine Public

With federal tax credit ending, Maine’s solar installers plan end-of-year sprint. | Portland Press Herald

Gov. Mills won't sign two bills dealing with "ghost guns" and an expansion of online gambling, opting instead to hold the bills until lawmakers return next year. | Maine Public

Data presented at the seventh annual Governor's Opioid Response Summit indicate reported fatal overdoses have fallen by more than 20% since the first of the year. | Maine Public

U.S. Rep. Jared Golden introduced a bill Thursday that would increase penalties for killing or attempting to kill federal law enforcement officers, U.S. judges and federally funded public safety officers. | Portland Press Herald

Eastport's welcoming spirit shines through for Navy ship’s crew | Quoddy Tides

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