Two Maine nonprofits are receiving Housing Preservation Grants. Bangor-based Penquis and Western Maine Community Action in East Wilton each secured a grant of $84,829. The organizations plan to use the funds to provide home repairs for eligible low- and very low-income residents in Franklin, Knox, Penobscot, and Piscataquis counties, according to a news release from […]

ORONO — Jaime Garzon, a University of Maine Cooperative Extension dairy forage educator, was recently honored with the Gerald O. Mott Award. The award recognizes Garzon’s outstanding academic achievements, contributions to research and education, and dedication to the agricultural community. The award is presented annually by the Crop Science Society of America to individuals who […]