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Town of New Gloucester
385 Intervale Road, New Gloucester, ME 04260
(207) 926-4126 (phone) / (207) 926-4136 (fax)
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Town of Poland
1231 Maine Street, Poland, ME 04274
(207) 998-4601 (phone) / (207) 998-2002 (fax)
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Celebrate Halloween week with Maine Fisheries and Wildlife
This Halloween week, light is being shined on some of Maine's spoooooky wildlife! Join in for a live virtual presentation to learn about some of Maine's often misunderstood wildlife, i.e. bats and coyotes, and whoooo owls really are. You can join live or watch the recordings later on by clicking the links below.
Owls of Maine
Thursday, October 28 at 9 a.m.
Take a closer look at owls, one of Maine's several nocturnal animals. See what makes them so well adapted to the night life, and just whoooo they really are.
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Bats of Maine
Thursday, October 28 at 6 p.m.
Discover the wonders of bats! Join in to hear from Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Small Mammals Biologist Cory Stearns to learn about some of the unique adaptations of these nocturnal flying mammals, what they eat, where they go in winter, and how different species are doing in Maine. Also learn about the work a small mammals biologist does.
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Coyotes of Maine
Friday, October 29 at 9 a.m.
Join in to take a look into the lives of coyotes in Maine. You will have the opportunity to learn about the unique adaptations of the eastern coyote, as well as learn about their diet and behavior. This will be streamed live from the Maine Wildlife Park. You may even catch a glimpse of the coyote that lives at the Park.
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You Can Now Take a Hunter Safety Course Online!
Taking a hunter safety course is the first step to joining a wonderful community of conservationists and starting a lifelong journey of learning to hunt. Courses are now available in two different formats -- online and traditional in-person classes. An in-person skills and exam session is required for students ages 10-15 who take firearms and bowhunter safety courses online.
Learn More
Safety Reminders
- Always treat every firearm as if it is loaded.
- Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction at all times.
- Always carry your firearm in a safe manner.
- Be sure of your target and beyond.
- Always tell someone where you are going and when you expect to return.
- Always have a survival kit and compass. Even the most experienced outdoors people can get turned around in the dark.
Maine Joins Electronic Voter Registration Information Center
Maine has joined the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC), a non-profit consortium of 31 other member states.
Participation in ERIC improves the integrity of voter rolls and promotes voter confidence in the electoral process. It likewise allows Maine to exchange data with other states to more efficiently identify people who have moved and registered elsewhere or deceased outside the state.
The policy initiative and funding were included in the bipartisan biennial budget.
ERIC member states follow a number of technical protocols and policy guidelines to maximize the accuracy and inclusivity of voter lists while maintaining the privacy and security of voters’ data. For more information, visit ERIC’s Web site.
Other current ERIC member states are Alabama; Alaska; Arizona; Colorado; Connecticut; Delaware; Florida; Georgia; Illinois; Iowa; Kentucky; Louisiana; Maryland; Michigan; Minnesota; Missouri; Nevada; New Mexico; Ohio; Oregon; Pennsylvania; Rhode Island; South Carolina; Texas; Utah; Vermont; Virginia; Washington; Washington, D.C.; West Virginia; and Wisconsin.
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