Many Vermont communities were hit hard by Hurricane Irene. Some areas were devastated by flooding and wind damage, and there were 3 deaths reported.
The United Way has set up a relief fund for donations at Vermont211.org .
The Red Cross provides assistance and is in need of donations redcross.org.
A grassroots volunteer site, VT Response is also helping with the effort.
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The Bangor Daily News reports visitors to Sand Beach in Acadia National Park were surprised to find a beached whale.
Link includes video at Bangor Daily News.
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Mid Coast NEMBA will be hosting the Ragged Mountain Fat Tire Festival this weekend. Adrenaline fueled down hill, lift rides at the snow bowl camping and fat tire fun to be had over two days.
There will be a film screening at 8pm of Pedal Driven and Life Cycles at the Camden Opera House.
Pedal-Driven: The Official Trailer from Howell at the Moon Productions on Vimeo.
Life Cycles OFFICIAL Trailer from Life Cycles on Vimeo.
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Kevin Hinds, a registered Maine Sea Kayak Guide and instructor at LL Bean Outdoor Discovery Schools, shares some of the equipment you’ll need to begin kayaking.
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We need to give back to our children what they don’t even know they’ve lost, a connection to the natural world.
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