WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has processed more than 255,000 applications for the new Emergency Relief Program. USDA has made approximately $6.1 billion, to date, in payments to commodity and specialty crop producers to help offset eligible losses from qualifying 2020 and 2021 natural disasters. By breaking-down agency barriers, using existing data across […]
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Manchester teen earns Eagle Scout rank
Mason Noah Pare of Manchester received his Eagle Scout rank during a ceremony Thursday, Aug. 4, at the Augusta Country Club in Manchester. Secretary of State Shenna Bellows provided the keynote address to the 40 people present praising Mason’s long-term commitment to helping others while enjoying the Scouting program. “We are living in incredibly challenging […]
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Oquossoc parish to host outdoor celebration of the Eucharist Aug. 21
A day to celebrate the Eucharist, source and summit of the Christian faith, will be held for parishioners and community members who live in or are staying in the towns of Our Lady of the Lakes Parish (Our Lady of the Lakes Church, Oquossoc; St. Luke Church, Rangeley; St. John Church, Stratton; Bell Chapel, Sugarloaf […]
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Augusta center to offer free beginner tennis clinic Aug. 20
AUGUSTA — A-Copi Tennis and Sports plans to offer a free beginner tennis clinic from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, at 23 Leighton Road. Bring court shoes and learn or review the basics. Racquets are available to borrow if needed. Registration is limited to 16 participants, according to a news release from the […]
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Vassalboro Pack 410 treated to visit by Maine Warden Service
Pack to hold open house Aug. 20 at Vassalboro Community School.
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Rhythm Festival to be held at Augusta’s Mill Park Pavilion
AUGUSTA — The Rhythm Festival at Mill Park Pavilion is set for noon-5 p.m. Saturday, Aug 20. The rain-or-shine festival will feature drumming and all things rhythmic; non-electric instruments are welcomed as well. Hoopers and Poi performers are invited to share their music. The event aims to empower people through rhythm and music. For more […]
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Tufts University recognizes local dean’s list students
MEDFORD, Mass. — Two local students have been named to the 2022 spring semester dean’s list at Tufts University. Among students earning dean’s list honors are Madelyn Dwyer of Manchester, class of 2023; and Lauren Sylvester of Farmingdale, class of 2025. Dean’s list honors at Tufts University requires a semester grade point average of 3.4 or greater. […]
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Winthrop-based land trust to host property dedication Aug. 18 in Fayette
Kennebec Land Trust plans to hold a property dedication of the Oak Hill Conservation Area at 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, on the Norton Road in Fayette. It also will be an opportunity to explore a newly-built trail, according to a news release from the Winthrop-based trust. KLT President Janet Sawyer and Ron Hewett will […]
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Augusta’s Fort Western to celebrate Year of the Fort Aug. 20
AUGUSTA — To commemorate the Year of the Fort, people can explore the S & W Howard Store on Saturday, Aug. 20, at Fort Western through artisan demonstrations during the day and an evening at the S & W Howard Store & Tavern at 16 Cony St. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the […]
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Farmington-based coalition announces August mobile outreach services
Services include health screenings, harm reduction services, COVID vaccines for those 18 and older.