WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) announces that Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) safety net sign-up for 2021 coverage will begin Oct. 12 and will run through Dec. 11. DMC has already triggered payments for two months for producers who signed up for 2020 coverage. “If we’ve learned anything in […]
July 2020
Posted inConnections
Woman’s Fund awards grants to area nonprofit organizations
FALMOUTH — The Maine Women’s Fund has announced annual grant funding totaling $138,975 to 16 nonprofit organizations dedicated to transforming the lives of women and girls. The Grants Committee received letters of interest from 68 nonprofit organizations from all over the state. Sixteen organizations were selected for funding based on: strengths of the program and […]
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Buckfield Junior/Senior High School lists honor rolls
BUCKFIELD — Buckfield Junior/Senior High School announces the third trimester honor roll as follows: High honors: Grade 12 — Kristen Patenaude. Grade 11 — Kylie Carrier, Shyloe Morgan. Honor roll: Grade 12 — Deja Bennett, Molly Bourget, Saige Collette, Kathryn Henderson, Jesse McMillan, Karen McNeil, Daniel Perry, Isabella Rinck, Megan Turcotte and Chloe Warren. Grade […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Nonprofits forced to scale back summer fundraising
Strategies change for in light of COVID-19 threat.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, The Bethel Citizen, The Franklin Journal
Western Maine trails boosted by $87K in grants
Organizations in Rangeley, Bethel and Norway extending recreational access.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Oxford artist makes signs of the times
A colorful message for peace and social justice is catching on in Oxford Hills.
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Landtrust looks to secure more scenic land
REGION — The Mahoosuc Land Trust and The Conservation Fund announced the “Shelburne Riverlands Project,” last week, which will protect 853 acres of land located on along an 8.7 mile part of Androscoggin River. If fundraising is successful, the purchase will ensure that the stretch of river remains a quiet and peaceful place for anglers, […]
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Selectmen vote to send code change to special meeting
BETHEL — Monday June 22, Bethel Selectmen unanimously voted to send a proposed amendment to Chapter 140-12 in town code to a special town meeting. The amendment would apply to the site plan review ordinance and the article would be phrased as “Shall the town vote to amend the Site Plan Review ordinance to create […]
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Safe fun in a boat on the 4th in Greenwood
WOODSTOCK — People searching for something to do this holiday weekend will have another option to consider – the “Rock The Boat” Party on North Pond in Woodstock. The event will be on Saturday, July 4, from 1 to 6 p.m. at the middle island on the pond. The band “Backlash” will be playing an […]
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
School Board Candidates – Who’s running?
REGION — In less than a month, SAD 44 voters will choose school board directors for the towns of Bethel, Greenwood, Newry and Woodstock. Voting will take place Tuesday, July 14, with polling places at The Bethel Legion, Greenwood Legion, Newry Town Office and Woodstock Town Office. People can vote by absentee ballot if they […]