Recent U.S. Department of Agriculture research has shown that white-fleshed peaches and nectarines are lower in acid than traditional yellow-fleshed varieties, according to a news release from the University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Orono. This means white-fleshed varieties are considered a low-acid food for canning purposes, and freezing is the only recommended method of […]
2020
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Louisa Nyhus graduates from Williams College
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Louisa C. Nyhus, daughter of Philip Nyhus and Gail Carlson of Waterville, received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Computer Science and Spanish on June 7 from Williams College, according to a news release from the college. Nyhus and classmates officially became graduates of the college on that date. With the campus […]
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Gabrielle Benedetto makes Mercer University dean’s list
MACON, Ga. — Gabrielle Benedetto of Pittsfield has been named to the 2020 spring dean’s list at Mercer University. Inclusion on this list requires students to meet rigorous grade-point-average standards specific to the college or school within the university. Benedetto is a senior in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Posted inMaine
State begins universal testing for COVID-19 at Long Creek
One of the youth detention center’s residents tested positive Friday.
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Source: Patriots agree to contract with Cam Newton
The former NFL MVP could become the replacement for Tom Brady as New England’s quarterback.
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On this date in Maine history: June 29
June 29, 1914: The Arbutus, an electric car on the Portland-Lewiston Interurban trolley, makes the system’s initial run from Lewiston to Portland with inspecting railroad commissioners on board. The system starts with six cars and eventually expands to nine. Shortly after it starts operation, the Interurban becomes an electric railroad subsidiary of the Androscoggin Electric […]
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Patriots lose third-round pick for latest illegal video infraction
New England is fined $1.1 million and will forfeit a pick in next year’s draft as penalties for filming the Bengals sideline last December.
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Rays put top prospect Franco on 60-man roster
Wander Franco, a 19-year-old shortstop rated as baseball’s best prospect, will be eligible to play in the shortened MLB season.
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West Gardiner budget proposal reflects concern for economy
Selectmen in West Gardiner are presenting voters with a proposed budget scaled back from the plan presented earlier this year, before widespread shutdowns of businesses and government operations due to the coronavirus pandemic declared in mid-March.
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Red Sox announce partial roster for 60-man pool
The team can still add 13 players before the start of the regular season.