PORTLAND — U.S. Sens. Susan Collins and Olympia Snowe say the U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved a $400,000 emergency grant to 50 Maine potato farmers. The farmers suffered crop damage during recent storms that in some cases completely washed away topsoil, dramatically reducing yields. The grants come from the USDA’s Farm Services Agency. […]
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Lawmakers sideline head injury study bill
AUGUSTA — Lawmakers will take a fresh look at a bill to study youth sports-related head injuries during next January’s session. Before adjourning last week, the Legislature decided to sideline the bill so the Education Committee can review it next year. The sponsor, Saco Democratic Rep. Donald Pilon, says he’s disappointed with the move. His […]
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MLB: Furbush allows 3 runs in 4 2/3 in 1st big league start
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Torii Hunter and Vernon Wells homered, Joel Pineiro yielded five hits over seven solid innings, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Detroit Tigers 5-1 Monday night for their ninth win in 11 games.
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Cony grad pursues belle
“I have a thing for girls in cowboy boots and Daisy Dukes,” Jason Maxim tweeted last week. Now, the 29-year-old Augusta native and Los Angeles actor and entrepreneur is one of 20 men — a 50-50 mix of country boys and city slickers — vying for the heart of a lovely, self-proclaimed Southern belle.
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Gardiner merchants plan marketing session
GARDINER — Local merchants will meet July 19 for a roundtable discussion on ways to market their businesses.
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Travel agents still viable despite Internet
When Pam Hurley Moser ran into a friend and former client at a Chicago airport in April, the friend was shocked that Moser, president of Hurley Travel Experts on Cumberland Avenue, still operated a travel agency.
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Persistence played big role in catching Osama bin Laden
WASHINGTON — After Navy SEALs killed Osama bin Laden, the White House released a photo of President Barack Obama and his Cabinet inside the Situation Room, watching the daring raid unfold.
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Silent auction benefits Wayne Community Church
WAYNE — A silent auction to benefit Wayne Community Church will take place through July 9.
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Where domestic abuse stops
AUGUSTA — The man gave no clue that he is a batterer. He could have been a friend, neighbor or family member. He didn’t raise his voice, talk out of turn or insult anyone, sitting in a Menswork batterers’ intervention group recently. But when the man spoke to the group, that image was shattered.
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Maine lakes resource building nets positive reviews
BELGRADE LAKES — The Maine Lakes Resource Center will not open until later this month, but those who got a sneak peek at the facility Monday believe the wait will be worth it.