Emmett Cook Appel is a senior at Erskine Academy.
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Posted inMaine, News
Forever chemicals in sludge fertilizer pose cancer risk, EPA says
Draft findings published Tuesday echo what Maine has been saying since 2022, when it became the first state to ban the use of sludge as fertilizer because of high concentrations of harmful PFAS.
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Posted inCommunity
Union Fair/Maine’s Wild Blueberry Festival announces 2025 dates
UNION — The Union Fair/Maine’s Wild Blueberry Festival is set for Wednesday, July 30, through Sunday, Aug. 3, at 175 Fairgrounds Lane. The fair will feature agricultural animals, livestock pulling events, exhibition hall displays and contest entries, as well as a 4-H Barn, 4-H Farm to Fair, and a 4-H Yurt. The Matthew’s Museum and […]
Posted inCommunity
Readfield middle school lists first trimester honors
Honors and high honors students in sixth, seventh and eighth grades were recognized.
Posted inBusiness, Health, News
Aroma Joe’s change of use application approved in Farmington
The Planning Board also accepted an amendment to the size of the planned Convenient MD facility.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Maine lawmakers set limits on vague placeholder bills
The new rules would require bill details to be posted online at least 2 days before a public hearing.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Politics
Maine Chamber of Commerce, BIW sue Mills administration over paid family leave rules
The lawsuit challenges a provision that requires employers to pay taxes for several months before they can opt out by providing an equivalent plan.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Man in custody after fire destroys Winslow mobile home
The state fire marshal is investigating after a fire was set late Monday at a mobile home in Winslow.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Maine lawmakers want state to stop issuing Real ID cards
Rep. Laurel Libby said her bill to end the Real ID program in Maine is one of several being submitted nationwide in hopes of convincing President-elect Donald Trump and Congress to end the controversial requirement.
Posted inCommunity, Maine
Quilters convene at Starling Hall in Fayette
A quilting group co-hosted by Fayette’s All Ages Friendly Group meets once a month at Starling Hall.