Bill in U.S. Senate could make it easier to sell meats locally; owners of a mid-sized ranch offer their views, concerns.
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Leeds Historical Society to start spring walks April 22
The Leeds Historical Society plans to offer spring walks, a chance to explore some locations of historical note in Leeds on a weekend. Join society members as they walk and talk about the following places, according to a news release from Pam Bell with the society. • 1 p.m. Saturday, April 22, West Leeds Schoolhouse, […]
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Fire destroys building at Monmouth commercial apple operation
Official: The fire had been burning for at least two hours Saturday night before it was seen and reported by passersby. The cause is under investigation.
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Leeds resident receives town’s Boston Post Cane
A group gathered recently at Curtis Corner to see Elizabeth Murphy presented with the Boston Post Cane in recognition of her status as Leeds’ oldest citizen. Murphy, 95, was presented with the cane on behalf of the town of Leeds by Selectman Dwight Buckley. A testament of her longevity and loving spirit, her children, grandchildren, […]
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Literary arts education organization recognizes young writers
Locals winners reside in Farmington, Leeds, Sidney and St. Albans.
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Turner-based school board keeping ‘Gender Queer’ in high school library
A controversial book about gender and sexual identity will remain available to students at Leavitt Area High School after a 5-3 vote by Maine School Administrative District 52 directors.
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Browntail moth threat eases in capital region, but remains a threat elsewhere in Maine
While the population explosion of browntail moths didn’t happen as expected in 2022, experts say the threat posed by the invasive pest still exists and people should continue to take measures to destroy winter nests.
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DFD Russell Medical Centers welcome Mayra Brink
MONMOUTH — DFD Russell Medical Centers welcomes board-certified physician assistant Mayra Brink to the team. Brink attended Franklin Pierce University where she completed her master’s in physician assistant studies with a special interest in pediatrics and women’s health. She obtained her bachelor’s in biology from Moravian College, graduating with honors, according to a news release […]
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Leeds society plans Oct. 23 program about corn shop
The Leeds Historical Society plans to host a program at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, in the Leeds Community Church gym, 123 Church Hill Road in Leeds. Paul Frederic will give a talk about Maine’s corn shops, including one in Leeds Center which ran until the 1960s. Frederic, professor emeritus of geography at the University […]
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Leeds Historical Society plans fall walks
Members of the Leeds Historical Society plan to walk, talk about and explore several places of historical note in town this fall. Rain date and times for all the walks are on the next day at the same time. There will be ticks and possible wet areas, so participants should dress appropriately and bring bug […]