Crosspoint Church, which runs Bangor Christian Schools, is challenging the stipulation in Maine’s Human Rights Act that prohibits schools receiving state funding from discriminating based on gender identity, sexual orientation and religion.
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Ag department, FarmRaise launch online disaster assistance decision tool
The partnership further expands an online library of disaster assistance and farm loan program reference resources and decision aids.
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Anson man indicted on charges of tampering with victim, soliciting murder after domestic violence incident
Brian D. Cloutier, 61, of North Anson, was indicted on charges related to the alleged assault in March and subsequently attempting to tamper with the alleged victim, according to court records.
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Educator to lead free conference for Maine teachers
The registration deadline is June 3.
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Funds available to help cover organic certification costs
Through the Organic Certification Cost Share Program, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency will cover up to 75% of organic certification costs at a maximum of $750 per certification category. FSA is accepting applications, and organic producers and handlers should apply for OCCSP by the Oct. 31 deadline for eligible expenses incurred from […]
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Ag department offers farm loans for underserved, beginning farmers
BANGOR — The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency reminds producers that FSA offers farm ownership and farm operating loans to underserved applicants as well as beginning farmers and ranchers. Underserved or beginning farmers and ranchers who cannot obtain commercial credit from a bank can apply for FSA direct or guaranteed loans. USDA defines […]
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Court documents provide deeper look inside Maine’s clandestine cannabis grows
Laborers living out of suitcases, $10,000 electricity bills and elaborate automatic growing systems are among what officials found inside several of the residences, according to recently filed federal documents.
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Carrabassett Valley hires new town manager
Garrett Corbin of Coplin Plantation and Wiscasset will begin his duties June 17.
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Maine’s shelters are in crisis as homelessness surges
With the state’s homeless shelters struggling, legislators have what might be their final opportunity Friday to prevent some shelters from closing for good.
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Maine filmmaker to pays tribute to veterans with film screening
BANGOR — Maine native filmmaker Billy Hanson is set to honor Maine veterans with a screening of his film, “Bone Cold,” at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15, at the Gracie Theater on the Husson University campus. In 2019, Hanson brought a film crew from Los Angeles to Maine to shoot the psychological thriller, which […]