The U.S. Department of Agriculture Maine Farm Service Agency offers specially-targeted farm ownership and farm operating loans to underserved applicants as well as beginning farmers and ranchers, according to a news release from the Bangor-based agency. “Farming and ranching is a capital intensive business and FSA is committed to helping producers start and maintain their […]
2022
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Camden library talk covers Maine’s economic connections to slavery
The Camden Public Library plans to host Luke Gates-Milardo, education and community engagement specialist at Maine Maritime Museum, for an online presentation of “Maine’s Economic Connections to Slavery.” This talk, set for 6 p.m. Thursday, April 28, is the final program in the library’s “Maritime Month” series, according to a news release from the library. […]
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New bulletin covers growing wild blueberries in home gardens
ORONO — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension has a new resource for home gardeners who want to establish or maintain wild blueberries on their property. “Growing Wild Blueberries in the Home Garden” includes considerations for soil type, how to transplant blueberry sod, mulching and water needs, encouraging pollinators, and mowing and weed management. Additional […]
Posted inBoston Celtics, Sports
Celtics go up 2-0, beat Nets with fourth-quarter surge
Boston completes its comeback from a 17-point first-half deficit by holding Brooklyn to 17 points in the final 12 minutes, earning a 114-107 win.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Judge orders new trial for convicted man, citing prosecution missteps
Calling the case ‘a mess,’ Lincoln County Superior Court Justice Daniel Billings said the district attorney’s office did not follow rules for disclosing evidence to defendant Joseph Richards.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
South Gardiner distiller puts skills and flavors of Maine on the line
Bryan Hamner beat out two opponents on Wednesday’s episode of “Moonshiners: Master Distiller,” which challenged contestants to create a breakfast-influenced spirit.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Norridgewock Select Board approves $141,000 in coronavirus relief projects
Town officials this week authorized spending $141,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funding to cover the cost of five different spending proposals, including renovations to the Grange hall and a survey to plan for the upcoming Madison Branch Rail Trail.
Posted inNation & World
New Mexico fines film company over Alec Baldwin shooting
At a ranch on the outskirts of Santa Fe last October, the actor was pointing a gun at cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during setup for the filming of the movie ‘Rist’ when it went off, killing her and wounding the director, Joel Souza.
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Parachute demo causes brief U.S. Capitol evacuation
The U.S. Capitol was briefly evacuated Wednesday evening after police identified an aircraft that they said posed ‘a probable threat.’
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Johnny Depp testifies Heard attacked him, he never hit back
Actor Johnny Depp scoffed at the notion during court testimony that his constant quarrels with ex-wife Amber Heard would ever prompt him to hit her.