The money will be invested in 7 projects aimed at getting more local ingredients in Maine’s school lunches and improving food system practices.
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FBI says it has solved the 1996 slayings of Unity College student and her girlfriend
The discovery has brought forward bittersweet feelings for those who believe the discovery could have come sooner.
Organic dairy, livestock specialist to conduct workshops
Upcoming workshops will be taught by Jacki Martinez Perkins, MOFGA’s organic dairy and livestock specialist.
Unity Pride returns after crosswalk controversy last year
Despite a citizen petition last year to remove Pride decorations from town property, this year’s parade went off without a hitch. Organizers say it shows the strength of Unity’s community and plan to make the march an annual event.
Here’s a round-up of local election results from around central Maine communities
These unofficial municipal election and school district budget validation results were reported from around central Maine.
Common Ground Country Fair seeks volunteers
Drawing more than 60,000 attendees, the Common Ground Country Fair relies on support of volunteers from across Maine and beyond.
Madison Oliver, Mount View High School
Madison Oliver knows what hard work is. After school on Mondays, she volunteers and when she’s not volunteering, she’s working as a waitress at Ralph’s Café in Brooks, or as a certified nursing assistant. In school, at Mount View High School where she’s graduating this year, she’s on the math and art teams, the […]
Central Maine gets ready to celebrate Pride Month
Parades, music, ice cream and a drag show are on tap for June in celebrations across the region.
How central Maine farmers help make the state’s PFAS recovery program a success
Central Maine farmers were essential in building what officials say is the first state program in the nation to directly take on so-called ‘forever chemicals.’ Now it’s credited with helping dozens of farms continue operations.
Invasive plant identification and management workshop to be offered in Unity
UNITY — Sebasticook Regional Land Trust and Waldo County Soil and Water Conservation District plan to hold an invasive plant identification and management workshop from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, May 19, t Moulton’s Mill Preserve on Route 139. Attendees can learn about invasive plants, how they spread, and how their presence influences the health of the […]