The commission is looking for ways to reduce or eliminate food insecurity across the country
July 2015
Posted inNation & World, News
Afghan intelligence: Taliban leader Mullah Omar died two years ago
The White House said the reports of Omar’s death are credible, and the announcement of his death is likely to complicate peace negotiations with the group.
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Posted inMaine, News
Talking about goldenrod again
They materialize in July like apparitions in fields and along roadsides, writes columnist Dana Wilde.
Posted inBusiness
Lending pushes Northeast Bank to strong gains
More loans, deposits boost the bottom line.
Posted inPolitics
In a veteran-heavy district, Poliquin gains visibility on VA issues
If you’ve seen U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin of Maine’s 2nd District in the media lately, it’s likely that he was talking about veterans. Last week, he toured the Walter Reed military hospital in Maryland with three other Republican freshmen, using a column in The Hill to promote the visit, hit the Obama administration for issues with veterans’ health care nationwide and […]
Posted inNews, Sports
North Yarmouth native Ben True pulls out of Beach to Beacon
Chasing the World Championship standard in Europe proved too draining, his agent says.
Posted inNew England Patriots, News, Sports
Brady vows to fight on; Kraft rips NFL for suspension
The Patriots owner says the league’s claim that Tom Brady trashed his cellphone is the latest in a series of statements and leaks designed to impugn the integrity of Brady and the team.
Posted inNews
Conservative move against Boehner a sign of discontent
On Tuesday, Rep. Mark Meadows of North Carolina, who was disciplined earlier this year by House leadership, filed a resolution to vacate the chair, an initial procedural step.
Posted inMaine, News
Tuesday microburst damages Albion golf club extensively
The short, powerful storm hit Tuesday evening, took down dozens of trees and damaged buildings in the Bog Road area.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Federal ruling means tariffs on Canadian paper may begin next week
The preliminary ruling by the Department of Commerce is expected to improve market conditions for U.S. producers of supercalendered paper and help preserve jobs at Madison Paper Industries, officials said.