Around Town 3/12/25: Local News, Culture and Events

This morning, starting around 10, the state legislature’s Environment and Natural Resources committee will hold a combine public hearing for 2 bills related to protecting Sears Island from industrial development:
LD 226, “An Act to Protect the Cultural Resources and Historical Heritage of Sears Island in Searsport by Extending Conservation Easement Protections”.
FMI: legislature.maine.gov/billtracker/#Paper/226?legislature=132
LD 735, “An Act to Protect Sand Dunes on Sears Island and to Establish Criteria for Legislation Regarding Land Development”.

FMI: legislature.maine.gov/billtracker/#Paper/735?legislature=132
To register to testify via zoom: www.mainelegislature.org/testimony

The Digital Security Discussion Group at the Witherle Library will be discussing “Understanding the Dark Web: what it is, where it is, and how to avoid it”, with Moderator Tom Lamontanaro from 5-6pm tonight in person at the Witherle Memorial Library and via zoom.
For more information and the zoom link: witherlelibrary.net/events/digital-security-discussion-group-9/

The public is invited to “United We Stand: Building Community Resilience in Uncertain Times” Organizers say “Join us for a panel discussion where local leaders will share facts and insights to help our community navigate uncertainty, foster resilience, and build supportive networks.”
Jesup Memorial Library in Bar Harbor
March 13th, 6:30pm – 7:30pm
FMI: www.jesuplibrary.org/events/communityresilience