Madison American Legion Auxiliary sponsoring event to benefit homeless veterans, homeless shelters and others in need.
2021
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Johnson named Veteran of the Month for January at Maine Veterans’ Homes — Augusta
Paul Johnson has been named Veteran of the Month for January at Maine Veterans’ Homes — Augusta, according to a news release from the Augusta independent nonprofit organization. The oldest child of seven, Johnson was born in Boston and grew up in Stoughton with his five sisters and one brother. His father worked for the […]
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Obituary: Newton Augustine Wyman Jr.
MADISON – Newton Augustine Wyman Jr., of Madison, passed away on Feb. 16, 2021 after a long, two-year struggle with health …
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Obituary: Rita Ann Deschenes
WATERVILLE – Rita A. Deschenes, 93, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021. She was born in Madison to the …
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Obituary: Hilda L. Whitmore
GARDINER – Hilda L. Whitmore lost the hard-fought battle with cancer on Feb. 18, 2021.
She was born in Randolph on …
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Scholarship available for agriculture education
ELLSWORTH — Graduating seniors from Maine high schools who are National Future Farmers of America Organization members, and interested in pursuing a career in farming, agriculture or natural resources, can apply for a Ronald P. Guerrette FFA Scholarship through the Maine Community Foundation. The Guerrette FFA Scholarship Fund provides one $1,000 scholarship a year. The […]
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USDA temporarily suspends farm loan debt collections, foreclosures
BANGOR — Due to the national public health emergency caused by COVID-19, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced the temporary suspension of past-due debt collections and foreclosures for distressed borrowers under the Farm Storage Facility Loan and the Direct Farm Loan programs administered by the Farm Service Agency (FSA). USDA will temporarily suspend nonjudicial […]
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Walker scores 28 as Celtics bounce back to beat Hawks
Kemba Walker helps Boston start fast and hang on to beat Atlanta in their second straight matchup.
Posted inVarsity Maine
Local roundup: Skowhegan girls basketball cruises to win over Messalonskee
Jaycie Christopher leads the way for Riverhawks with 22 points.
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NBA roundup: Murray scores 50 as Nuggets beat Cavs
With Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic leading the way, Denver extends Cleveland’s losing streak to nine.