The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry has partnered with the Northeast Regional Food Business Center to launch of the first round of funding for technical assistance providers, aimed at bolstering the capacity and economic potential of local and regional food systems across Maine and the Northeast. Funded through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. […]
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Maine awarded $69 million grant to address climate change
Funded through the $575 million Climate-Ready Coasts initiative, Maine’s largest ever climate grant will focus on nature-based solutions, shoring up working waterfronts, and building capacity to prepare for climate change.
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Barack and Michelle Obama endorse Kamala Harris
The Obamas’ endorsement gives the vice president the expected but still crucial backing of the nation’s 2 most popular Democrats.
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‘Beginner Junk Journaling’ class set for Augusta Aug. 13
AUGUSTA — Lithgow Public Library is set to offer a class, Beginner Junk Journaling by Maryanne Fotter, from 1:30-4 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, at 45 Winthrop St. Participants can unlock their creativity as they learn techniques to make a vintage-themed Nature Journal. They’ll be instructed on how to transform eclectic bits of paper, ribbon, fabric […]
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Harris says she’s ready to debate Trump, accuses him of ‘backpedaling’ from Sept. 10 faceoff
The Trump campaign said in a statement late Thursday that debate arrangements ‘cannot be finalized until Democrats formally decide on their nominee.’
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Skowhegan auto repair shop owner assesses fire damage
The Thursday evening blaze at Jamie’s Auto Repair on French Street is under investigation but appears to have been caused accidentally, Skowhegan’s fire chief said.
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Supreme Court immunity ruling has no effect on Trump’s hush money conviction, Manhattan DA says
The former president’s lawyers had asked a judge to overturn his conviction for falsifying records.
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Maine’s sixth annual Opioid Response Summit draws hundreds to Auburn
Gov. Janet Mills thinks the enhanced prescription monitoring program is one of the factors that brought down the number of drug overdose deaths last year.
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Two victims identified after small plane crashes at Bar Harbor airport
The single-engine plane arriving from New Jersey with 2 people aboard crashed during its approach, the FAA said.
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Wilton church welcomes new pastor
Richard “Rick” Dorian has experience as a pastor, chaplain and executive director.