FARMINGTON — University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Greater Franklin Food Council are set to offer a Digital Marketing for Farms workshop from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, April 3, at North Dining Hall in the Olsen Student Center, University of Maine Farmington, 111 South St. Participants will hear from Kelsey Kobik, a […]
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Franklin County selectmen to elect 11 members for county Budget Advisory Committee
It is the first year 11 members will serve on the panel to represent five new commissioner districts.
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Great Falls Forum: Wabanakis Then and Now
Join us at noon Thursday, March 20 at the Lewiston Public Library in Callahan Hall to hear from Maulian Bryant, Executive Director of the Wabanaki Alliance.
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Jay to recognize Hollandstrong Community Foundation
The foundation was established after Michael Holland, 25, of Wilton, a graduate of Jay High School, died aboard the SS El Faro when it sank Oct. 1, 2015.
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Republicans in Maine Senate balk at budget compromise
A compromise proposal for funding a MaineCare shortfall failed to get the two-thirds support needed to pass it as emergency legislation Tuesday night in the Senate, sending lawmakers back to the drawing board.
Posted inBusiness
Norway bank branch managers to help present course in Naples
NAPLES — Erin Nelson, assistant vice president, branch manager at Norway Savings Bank in Bridgton, and Mary Martell, manager of the Naples branch, are joining other financial professionals in Maine to present a course, Your Role as a Professional Banker, this spring in Naples. The course is set to be held every Tuesday from April […]
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Vassalboro church activates new lift
By Feb. 26 of this year the lift had been installed, had passed the Maine State inspection, and was completely paid for with $80,000 in grants and contributions from the community.
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Bath land trust to host membership celebration April 1
Guests can explore Kennebec Estuary Land Trust’s wide-ranging habitat restoration program and launch its new strategic plan.
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Hallowell asks for bids, proposals to renovate historic fire station
This is the second time Hallowell officials have tried to offload the building, but the first attempt solicited only one bid, which the city rejected.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Laurel Libby sues Maine House speaker after being censured over social media post
The Auburn Republican is arguing that her constitutional rights have been violated after Democrats voted to bar her from voting and speaking on the House floor.