Five Maine farms have secured more than $1 million in federal agricultural grants to develop and sell products that range from soap to salami, making their products available more widely and helping the businesses to grow sustainably.
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Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Pittston woman named American Lung Association volunteer of year
Longtime East Pittston resident Lynette Eastman received the Dana Dutton Volunteer of the Year award June 17 at the 39th annual Trek Across Maine, held at Saint Joseph’s College. The trek is a three-day, 180-mile bicycle fundraising ride for the American Lung Association in Maine, with 800-plus riders and over 400 volunteers. Eastman has been […]
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Pittston resident launches effort to remove selectman
Cheryl Peaslee, a longtime Pittston resident, is collecting signatures to recall Joe Caputo from the Select Board over what she calls a ‘change in atmosphere’ at meetings.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Photos: Herd on the street in Pittston as cows, sheep seek greener pasture
Volunteers, and sheriff’s deputies, gathered in Pittston Tuesday morning to help Morton Brook Ranch owner Christian Jensen move his herd of 11 cattle and about 45 sheep across Wiscasset Road. Jensen said it was the second year he has used several neighbors’ hayfields as a rotational grazing pasture for his animals. Having the herd trim the grass and spread its manure as fertilizer would get the crop off to a good start next spring, he said. All photos by Joe Phelan/Kennebec Journal
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Pittston man connected to Lisbon murder dies of gunshot wound
Benjamin Peterson died Friday night as a result of a self-inflicted gunshot wound sustained early in the day after allegedly shooting and killing former girlfriend Kylee Turcotte, State Police said.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Albion man indicted on child sex assault charges
Sean M. Eori, 43, was indicted on 11 charges by a Kennebec County grand jury.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Things to Do
Swine & Stein Brewfest returns to Gardiner’s Water Street with new fermentory drinks
Craft beverages, food and games are expected to take over Water Street for the annual Oktoberfest-style event that draws hundreds of people from across Maine and beyond to downtown Gardiner.
Posted inLife & Culture
Riding horses without bridles is becoming more popular, thanks to Pittston native
A Maine rider is part of an organization promoting liberty or riding horses without using bridles, which is gaining in popularity.
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Liberty: Connecting horse and human without bridles
Liberty horsemanship asks horses to connect with people without the use of bridles or other traditional tools.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Gardiner-area school district to explore consolidating 4 elementary schools into one building
MSAD 11 officials will send a bid proposal to determine the cost estimate, which is currently estimated at about $75 million.