Watch a time-lapse video as the boat is built using a plastic-cellulose blend that officials say has the potential to boost the state’s wood products industry.
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Local students receive University Credit Union scholarships
Gardiner’s Grady, Farmington’s Jasper each received a $1,000 scholarship.
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Trek along Penobscot River set for Oct. 19
Rise to the East event to benefit local cancer support services.
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New installment of ‘Growing Maine’ series released
University of Maine Cooperative Extension has released the latest installment of “Growing Maine,” a series of short documentaries highlighting Maine food producers and farm families. The latest video in the series will take viewers to Lubec, and the home of Monica’s Chocolates, according to a news release from the Orono-based extension. Originally from Peru, and […]
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Maine Sea Grant receives $1.6 million in federal funds
The funds will go toward research into sustainable aquaculture.
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Soil health workshops set for Sept. 3-5
Workshops to demonstrate the principles of soil health, and how livestock management can influence soil quality and the environment.
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UMaine Extension offers online hay directory
Website for buyers and sellers of hay, straw and silage.
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Maine Voices: Why criticizing Trump doesn’t convince his supporters to abandon their man
Devotion to the president is a religion, and you can’t talk people out of faith.
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Maine Women’s Fund awards $132,550 to 14 organizations
The local recipients include Augusta’s New Ventures Maine and League of Women Voters of Maine Education Fund.
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UMaine Extension to offer tick testing
Maine residents can submit tick specimens to Orono lab.