Maine’s Public Utilities Commission wants to hear from Mainers regarding current Central Maine Power rate cases. All Maine consumers deserve utility service that meets their daily needs at a reasonable price. With inflation continuing to force Mainers to make tougher decisions about paying for necessary household expenses, pushing for policies that will help older ratepayers […]
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Vendors sought for yard sale in Farmington June 17
Early registration ends April 1. Space rental and admissions fees benefit the Franklin County Animal Shelter.
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Albion center to host free ShineOnCass event May 7
People can bring pet food and items to donate to Humane Society Waterville Area in memory of Cassidy Charette.
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Belgrade student makes Dickinson College dean’s list
CARLISLE, Pa. — Grace Stocco of Beglrade, a first-year student, has been named to the 2022 fall semester dean’s list at Dickinson College. Stocco, a graduate of Messalonskee High School in Oakland, is the daughter of MacGregor and Janet Stocco. All students earning a position on the dean’s list must have a grade-point average of […]
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MOFGA’s Seed Swap & Scion Exchange postponed to April 2
UNITY — Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association’s annual Seed Swap & Scion Exchange is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. The event has been postponed to Sunday, April 2, from noon to 4 p.m. at the association’s Common Ground Education Center, 294 Crosby Brook Road. Participants can swap seeds, select new apple or pear […]
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MaineHousing to increase benefit for water assistance program
The program will stop accepting new applicants to the program as of July 1.
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Health network receives $400K contract for improvement project
Spectrum Generations, doing business as Healthy Living for ME, has been awarded a $400,000 contract from the Maine Department of Health and Human Services for a Rural-Community Health Improvement Project (R-CHIP), Phase 1 15-month planning grant. The project is a statewide initiative that aims to improve health outcomes and reduce health disparities in rural communities […]
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Washington artist wins 2023 Union Fair poster contest
Alexa Pelkey of Washington is the winner of the The Union Maine — Maine’s Wild Blueberry Festival 2023 Poster Contest. During the 2023 Union Fair Society meeting March 20 Pelkey was presented a check for $750 by Union Fair President Matt Elwell, according to a news release from Rick Butler, fair trustee. Pelkey provided the […]
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Vassalboro Cub Scouts compete in Pinewood Derby
Cub Scout Pack 410 held its annual Pinewood Derby races March 19 at Vassalboro Community School. Members of American Legion Post 126, including Commander Tom Richard and Adjutant Jim Kilbride were at the event. The Legion is the Chartered Organization Partner of the Scouting program. Each den, youth from the same grade in school, raced […]
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Maine Arts Academy to host theater students’ play festival April 5, 6
SIDNEY — Maine Arts Academy Student Theater Company plans to present its seventh annual Ten Minute Play Festival at 5 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, April 5 and 6, in Alumni Hall on the MeAA campus, 11 Goldenrod Lane. The evenings will include five original plays written, directed and performed by MeAA Theater students. The event […]