While organic dairy farmers have relied on hen manure from the facility as a more economical way to fertilize their crops, the closure may result in fewer eggs available for consumers.
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Posted inMaine, Politics
Maine Democratic Party leader won’t seek reelection
Party Chair Bev Uhlenhake said Thursday she is stepping away for personal and professional reasons.
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Posted inMaine, News
Franklin County commissioners approve job description for substance use recovery coordinator at the jail
The pay range for the new position of programming and reentry coordinator is $45,000 to $85,000 and will be paid for by a federal grant.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News, Schools and Education
Cornville man, formerly banned, now on Skowhegan-area school board
Wayne Wofford, 47, an outspoken critic of rules about masking at schools during the COVID-19 pandemic, has been appointed to fill the seat held previously by Julian Payne on the Maine School Administrative District 54 board of directors.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Skowhegan home damaged by fire
Two dogs and a cat died, but no injuries to residents or firefighters were reported, a fire official said.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Fairfield council newcomers win leadership seats
Three councilors, including newly elected Timothy Martin and Matthew Tulley, joined forces Wednesday to oust incumbents.
Posted inCommunity
Cornville school to compete in WinterKids Winter Games
This is the first year the school will be competing in the Winter Games, a challenge designed to encourage outdoor activity and learning.
Posted inMaine, News
Mainers pay tribute to Carter’s Habitat for Humanity work during celebration in Kennebunk
Volunteers who gathered to honor the former president on the day of his funeral say his service with Habitat over more than 3 decades inspired them to join and keeps them going.
Posted inNation & World, News
Funeral for former President Jimmy Carter honors his humility, legacy of service
All of Carter’s living successors were in attendance, with President Joe Biden, the first sitting senator to endorse his 1976 run for the White House, delivering the eulogy.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Gardiner City Council begins term, confirms new city manager
After Gardiner’s at-large elected officials are sworn in, the new City Council voted to confirm Robert Peabody as Gardiner city manager.