The group’s formation comes on the heels of a law that halted controversial rule changes proposed by the Office of Marijuana Policy.
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Gallery 302 to exhibit the work of Christina Davis
Gallery 302 plans to welcome Christina Davis as the guest artist from Aug. 28 through Oct. 1 at 112 Main St. in Bridgton. Though the gallery is not having a reception with food, the public is invited to meet the artist and listen to a talk and demonstration by Davis at 5 p.m. opening night […]
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Cardillo Scholarship recipients, campership grants announced
The Maine Community Foundation recently announces $37,980 in awards from the Daniel Cardillo Charitable Fund, which supports young people pursuing their artistic, academic, athletic, and vocational or life’s passion outside of the traditional school environment. This year the fund also made grants to five Maine youth programs. The nine students from across Maine received support […]
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UMaine Extension hosts weed management workshop
BRUNSWICK — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to offer a free workshop and demonstration about mechanical weed management from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 1, at Crystal Springs Farm, 277 Pleasant Hill Road, in Brunswick. The workshop will include a tour of no-till tomato plantings, discussion about best practices for mechanical weed […]
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Farm coaching workshop available
The University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to present an online workshop for agricultural service providers and farmers interested in offering a farm coaching program at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15. “Supporting Farms with Farm Coaching” will introduce the farm coaching model using the guide, “Farm Coaching to Support Farm-Team Communication.” Resources found on the […]
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The Soggy Po’ Boys plan Portland concert
A Soggy Po’ Boys concert and brief music lecture has been scheduled for 7 p.m. Saturday Aug. 28, at St. Lawrence Arts, 76 Congress St., in Portland. The band plays New Orleans jazz — uniquely American music with a rich history and complex origin. In a lecture before the show, Stu Dias will present a […]
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Penobscot County Jail dealing with overcrowding
A plan to address the problem is being required by the Maine Department of Corrections.
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Business set to return to former East Millinocket paper mill
Standard Biocarbon aims to turn wood chips into a soil additive that reduces the need for fertilizers.
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Tropical downpours continue this week, with heat and humidity returning Wednesday
A rainy, unsettled start to the week will be followed up by another bout of heat and humidity.
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With no dollars coming in, Afghanistan faces an economic cataclysm
It’s one of the world’s poorest countries, with a cash economy and only 10 percent of the adult population holding a bank account.