It’s been just over a year since the owner of Clary Lake Dam in Whitefield filed a suit appealing a water level order from the Maine Department of Environmental Protection.

The foundation announced the Rome and Mount Vernon estate’s purchase Tuesday with plans to renovate it into a retreat for wounded veterans and their families.

A fair showcasing community supported agriculture programs Sunday at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church illustrated how some area farms have diversified their offerings and are increasingly collaborating with others farms.

Saturday was the opening day of the 12th annual Young at Art K-8 Exhibition at the downtown Hallowell art gallery.

The foundation created by Staff Sgt. Travis Mills plans to open a recreation camp in Maine for combat-wounded veterans and their families on the Rome and Mount Vernon property.