Maine’s leaf-peeping season kicked off this week with the first foliage report of the fall from the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry.
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Two Farmington businesses support Police Department’s active shooter training
Franklin Savings Bank donated $2,000 and Kyes Insurance chipped in $1,641 to cover costs for active shooter training held earlier this year in Farmington.
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Franklin County apple producers see some issues, but apples are there to pick
Orchards in Farmington and New Sharon are open for picking.
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Kingfield Select Board moves forward with coffee shop proposal
The Kingfield Select Board is considering Whitney Rhodes’ proposal to open a coffee shop, but concerns over the town’s wastewater system have delayed approval pending further engineering assessments.
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Economic struggles prompt popular downtown Gardiner restaurant to renovate, rebrand
Formerly The Blind Pig, the newly-conceived restaurant 266 StillWater opened this week to offer a different variety in cuisine in a downsized, refurbished space.
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China tests new ways to boost economy stifled by wall of austerity
The embrace of a more expansionary policy in China’s capital is effectively getting canceled out in the provinces, where authorities are in full belt-tightening mode.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Schools and Education
UMaine System rescinds controversial sale of Belfast building to church, citing procedural issue
The change follows weeks of criticism from other bidders and community members over the procurement process for the Hutchinson Center.
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Average rate on 30-year mortgage falls to 6.20%, its lowest level since February 2023
Lower mortgage rates would help boost home shoppers’ purchasing power. But many economists’ forecasts call for the average rate on a 30-year home loan to remain above 6% this year.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Nation & World
Moderna slashes research budget as vaccine sales disappoint
The company is slowing its pace of studying new treatments in part because of recent commercial challenges.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News, Schools and Education
U.S. consumer watchdog finds school lunch fees are taking toll on parents
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has mandated that districts inform families of their options since 2017, but even when parents are aware, having to pay by cash or check to avoid fees can be burdensome.