AUGUSTA — The application for the annual Maine Disabled Veterans’ Controlled Moose Hunt opened March 1 on the Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services’ website, maine.gov/veterans. The moose hunt program, created in 2010, allows veterans the opportunity to assist in mitigation of a wildlife conflict in several fresh produce crops, according to a news release from […]
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The untold stories behind child exploitation
For survivors of child pornography, the suffering can last a lifetime.
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Maine parishes to host sacrament of reconciliation
PORTLAND — Catholics plan to hold the sacrament of reconciliation (confession) from Monday through Friday, April 4-8, according to a news release from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland. During “The Light is On for You” initiative, confessions are offered on multiple evenings across the state. To search by county for a church offering the […]
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Online career center offers resource for tourism-related jobs
A coalition of six associations has opened an online tourism career center. The coalition includes the Maine Tourism Association, HospitalityMaine, Retail Association of Maine, Maine Summer Camps, Maine Campground Owners Association and Maine State Golf Association. The Maine Tourism Career Center, which can be found online at mainetourismjobs.com, aims to be a central resource for […]
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Ag department updates eligibility for market hog pandemic program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture in Washington has clarified the definition of a spot market sale and hog eligibility under the Spot Market Hog Pandemic Program, which assists producers who sold hogs through a spot market sale from April 16, 2020, through Sept. 1, 2020. Hog producers also will now be required to submit documentation […]
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Virtual sessions highlight nontraditional careers for girls
Registration is open for Totally Trades!, career sessions offered online this spring by New Ventures Maine. Eleven sessions, offered at no cost, are designed to encourage girls in grades eight through 12 to consider careers in which women are traditionally underrepresented. The 15-minute video sessions focus on high-wage, high-demand nontraditional careers in trade and technical […]
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Bill Nemitz: To boldly go where no Maine rocket has gone before
Skepticism aside, bluShift Aerospace is poised to take our reputation for Yankee ingenuity to new heights.
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Library on an island off Knox County wants your banned books
There’s an “Island of Misfit Toys” in the popular Christmas show.
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Agriculture department updates farm loan programs to increase equity
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is updating its farm loan programs to better support current borrowers, including historically underserved producers. These improvements are part of USDA’s commitment to increase equity in all programs, including farm loans that provide important access to capital for covering operating expenses and purchasing land and equipment, according to a news […]
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Maine Freemasons foundation aims to help Ukrainians
The Maine Masonic Charitable Foundation, based in Holden, plans to provide up to $50,000 through a special matching grant initiative for Ukrainian relief, designated to help Ukrainian people who are living through the devastation and tragedies from war in their country, according to a news release from the foundation. Grand Master Richard M. Nadeau said, […]