They will use the federal money to broaden the image of who farms to include women, racially diverse populations and those who don’t raise dairy cows.
September 2017
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Court documents show former BIW union official will plead guilty to embezzling $280,000
Ryan Jones of Biddeford was secretary-treasurer of Local S6 of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers from 2012-16.
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Posted inNation & World, News
Fire and black smoke billow from crippled Texas chemical plant
Two containers containing chemicals caught fire Friday evening, and six more are expected to catch fire eventually.
Posted inNew England, News
Questions linger about mystery object in Rhode Island
The circular metal object was taken out of the waters off East Beach in Westerly.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
York County police warn of thieves posing as water district workers
Police say men claiming to be from the local water district stole jewelry from an Ogunquit resident.
Posted inNation & World, Sports
Serena Williams reported to have given birth to a girl
The 23-time Grand Slam tennis champ and her baby are reported to be healthy.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Maine union leader resigns after employees accept contract
Members of the Maine State Employees Association agreed to eliminate nonmember fees in exchange for a 6 percent pay raise.
Posted inBoys Soccer, Sports, Varsity Maine
Waterville girls soccer team finds plenty of options in season-opening victory
Elias, St. Pierre lead second-half comeback for Purple Panthers over Erskine.
Posted inMaine, News
Tree crashes into Vassalboro home, injuring one
When firefighters searched the home, they found a crib in the room where the tree landed, Vassalboro Fire Chief Eric Rowe said.
Posted inNation & World
Harvey’s aftereffects prolong misery for thousands in Texas
While a crippled chemical plant burns, a lack of running water in Beaumont makes ‘people start to panic.’