The average price of $1.71 per gallon has been unchanged for weeks.
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Maine girl with ‘mermaid syndrome’ dies at 10
Shiloh Pepin, who defied the odds and survived a decade past infancy, inspired people around the world.
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Obama adviser sees chance at King’s goal
‘I never dreamed I’d see a room this diverse in Maine,’ Susan Rice said during her remarks at Portland’s 27th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast Celebration.
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Maine Compass: Community investment could be our state’s growth engine
Making Maine municipalities places where families want to live – as Colby has helped to do in Waterville – is critical to attracting and keeping workers.
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Sandy washed away demand for seafood
The result is likely to be a repeat of the lobster glut – affecting the entire seafood industry this time – with demand dropping out of sight in the biggest markets of the Northeast.
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Multi-year community giving grant program announced by Summit Natural Gas of Maine
Summit Natural Gas of Maine recently announced a multi-year community giving grant program for non-profit organizations that operate in Summit’s service area. Through the company’s charitable giving program, Summit Cares, chosen qualifying non-profit organizations will receive a guaranteed three-year grant that can be used to launch programs that strengthen the social fabric of the communities […]
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Perham Stream Birding Trail tour and social set for Saturday
MADRID — The board of the High Peaks Alliance plans to host a tour and social starting at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 17, at the Perham Stream Birding Trail. This 2.2 mile walk follows Perham Stream as it meanders through the backside of Saddleback, Mount Abraham and Farmer mountains offering views of open meadows and […]
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Statewide program offers free money management classes in April
New Ventures Maine — a statewide program of the University of Maine at Augusta, University of Maine System — has free classes scheduled for April, Financial Literacy Month, that focus on managing money. Matched Savings Information Session: Monday, April 3, 4-5 p.m. Online. Learn about matched savings programs such as the Rainy Day Savings and […]
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Farmington library’s reading program to begin June 15
Farmington Public Library, at 117 Academy St. will begin its Stepping Stones Summer Reading Program Thursday, June 15. It will end Tuesday, Aug. 8. Children of all ages read and listen to books in any format, from any source. They must keep track of their progress in order to win prizes. A library card is […]