Food pantries and other groups in the county can apply for funding to help them in their missions of feeding the hungry.
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A western Maine guide to farm stands and shops
Places to buy fresh produce, meats and dairy abound in western Maine.
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Wilson Lake group sets July 19 annual meeting in Wilton
Friends of Wilson Lake will gather July 19 in Wilton with updates on water quality, boat inspections, loon monitoring and watershed work.
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Mt. Blue schools formalize bell-to-bell phone restrictions
RSU 9 directors adopted a detailed cellphone policy requiring students to keep connected personal devices off and stored throughout the school day, with limited exceptions.
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Dairy-free ice cream getting easier to find in western Maine
A quick guide to places to indulge in dairy-free ice cream options at western Maine shops.
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Farmington, Wilton dig into summer reading
Farmington and Wilton libraries are launching dinosaur-themed summer reading programs with prizes, activities and reading challenges for children.
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Black flies: Maine’s smallest trail bullies
A run in Jay, a night hike on Bald Mountain and a Mount Washington descent all delivered the same seasonal warning: black flies can turn a good outing into a test of preparation, patience and pain tolerance.
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Franklin County panel finalizes budget, keeping commissioner benefits
The Budget Advisory Committee had eliminated the $31,011 in flex benefits before commissioners restored it in a 4-1 vote Monday.
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Western Maine camping guide spans Webb Lake to White Mountains
A western Maine camping guide begins with Mount Blue, Dummer’s Beach and Grafton Notch, then branches into nearby New Hampshire campgrounds and AMC huts.
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Get lost with us on a Sunday drive through western Maine
Feel like a leisurely drive on a beautiful day? Want to enjoy all the scenery that western Maine has to offer? We’ve got the guide for you.