 Legislature to Take Up Vetoes and Adjourn
The Governor has vetoed six bills passed by the legislature following the statutory adjournment date of April 17. The Legislature will hold a “veto day” this Friday (5/10/24) to vote whether to uphold or override those vetoes before adjourning “sine die”, marking the official conclusion of the Second Regular Session of the 131st Legislature.
- LD 373: “An Act to Ensure Employer and Employee Harmony in Clean Energy Development Projects”
- LD 525: “An Act to Enact the Agriculture Employees Concerted Activity Protections Act”
- LD 1231: “An Act to Bring Fairness In Income Taxes to Maine Families by Adjusting the Tax Brackets”
- LD 2086: “An Act to Amend the Law Governing Disposition of Forfeited Firearms”
- LD 2135: “Resolve, Regarding the Operation and Future Capacity of State-Owned Landfills”
- LD 2273: “An Act to Establish a State Minimum Hourly Wage for Agriculture Workers”
You can click HERE to view the veto messages.
It’s National Nurses Week!
Nurses Week celebrates the effort, dedication, and sacrifice nurses make every day. Nurses are essential members of America's healthcare workforce providing care through every stage of life, working with patients at their most intimate and vulnerable moments. National Nurses Week occurs from May 6th through the 12th annually. First observed in October of 1954, it wasn't until 1990 that the week-long celebration was officially recognized by the American Nurses Association Board of Directors. Thank a nurse today!
Maine’s Moose Hunt
Maine's moose population is the largest of all the lower 48 states, estimated at 60-70,000 animals. This presents an incredible hunting opportunity for those lucky enough to win a Maine moose permit. And the appeal is no secret — every year, the Maine moose hunt is among the most coveted in the nation, with an average of 50,000 applications for the 2,000 to 3,000 moose permits typically issued.
How to Enter the Moose Lottery
MDIFW no longer accepts paper applications – you must apply online. If you do not have access to a computer or the Internet at home, we would suggest:
- Using a computer at your local library
- Using a computer at work during lunch or a break
- Asking a friend or relative with a computer for help in applying
2024 Moose permit lottery applications will be accepted online only beginning April 1 until May 15, 2024 at 11:59 pm (ET).
For more information go to https://www.maine.gov/ifw/hunting-trapping/hunting/species/moose/moose-permit.html
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Children’s Museum of Maine’s Art Auction
CMTM’s Flying Colors Benefit Art Auction is THE art experience of the season. Explore three floors of exhibits, indulge in delightful bites courtesy of Big Tree Catering, sip colorful concoctions courtesy of Thompson’s Point, and have the opportunity to bid on over 100 works of art. As you mingle with fellow art enthusiasts and the artists themselves, enjoy the symphonic sounds of KAFARI and participate in a community art project.
This 21+ event promises a night of joy and inspiration benefitting CMTM's Community Fund. By participating in the Flying Colors Art Auction, you are helping to support CMTM’s access to scholarships and discounts helping to ensure every child can open the door to imagination and play at CMTM.
Come be a part of this memorable celebration of local artistry and community spirit. Sign up for a night filled with color, creativity, fun, and the joy of giving. https://www.kitetails.org/
It’s Amphibian Week!
We at IF&W are celebrating Amphibian Week, and we can't do that without also celebrating vernal pools!
Over half of Maine’s frogs, toads, salamanders, snakes, and turtles are known to visit vernal pools at some point in their lifecycle. Some amphibians such as blue-spotted salamanders, spotted salamanders, and wood frogs breed almost exclusively in vernal pools.
Unfortunately, the temporary nature of vernal pools also makes them easy to miss, challenging to protect, and vulnerable to manipulation of the landscape by humans. The Natural Resources Protection Act (NRPA) helps protect vernal pools identified as Significant Vernal Pools, and other critical habitats. You can learn more about the NRPA and Significant Wildlife Habitats at the link below:
http://www.maine.gov/.../environmental.../significant.html
Fiddlehead Foraging
Pineland Farms/Outdoor Center – 25 Campus Dr. – New Gloucester
Dates: Fridays, May 3, 10, 17 @ 6pm | Saturdays May 4, 11, 18 @ 8:30am | Sundays May 5, 12, 19 @ 5:30pm
Find your fiddleheads! This 2-hour adventure will take you on a hike to the banks of the Royal River at Pineland Farms. Forage for fiddleheads with Outdoor Recreation Staff for a knowledgeable and memorable experience. Bring comfortable hiking boots, insect repellant and appropriate attire for current weather conditions.
Questions? Call the Outdoor Center at (207) 688-6599 or outdoor@pinelandfarms.org
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