SOUTH PARI S — CITGO Petroleum Corporation (CITGO) marketer CN Brown Company continued its strong support for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) in 2019, raising over $300,000 through several company-sponsored events and promotions held during the year. “Our family’s commitment to helping win the fight for families affected by MDA has remained strong for generations,” said Jeff Jones, […]
2020
Agriculture risk coverage program opens
WASHINGTON, D.C. — USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) encourages agricultural producers to enroll now in the Agriculture Risk Loss (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs. March 15, 2020 is the enrollment deadline for the 2019 crop year. Although more than 200,000 producers have enrolled to date, FSA anticipates 1.5 million producers will enroll for […]
Court ruling on required blood tests unlikely to affect investigations of fatal crashes, police say
Departments across the state are changing their procedures to comply with the decision requiring consent or a warrant before drawing blood from a driver involved in a fatal crash.
New award program for young environmental leaders
AUGUSTA – A new statewide awards program launched today will elevate the voices and work of the rising generation of environmental leaders in Maine. The Brookie Awards will recognize a diverse group of six youth changemakers every two years for their demonstrated leadership and effectiveness on behalf of Maine’s natural resources. Nominations for the inaugural “school” […]
Television station in need of volunteers
Executive Director of W.H.A.T., Brooks Morton, has a vision of where the television station can go, he just needs more help to make it a reality.
Obituary: Gracy Pennell
AUBURN – Grace Pennell, 89, of Auburn, passed away Monday. Oct. 21, 2019. She was born to the late Fred and …
Obituary: Ricky J. Sinclair
PERU – Ricky J. Sinclair, 64, died Monday Jan. 27, 2020 at the Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston. He was …
Obituary: Nicole Lynn Beaucage
PORTLAND – Nicole Lynn Beaucage, 35, born April 18, 1984, died suddenly on Jan. 20, 2020.
Nicole is survived by her two …
Obituary: Donna Lynne (Sheppard) Moody
LEWISTON – Donna Lynne (Sheppard) Moody, 62, passed away Jan. 21, 2020. Born Jan. 4, 1958 to Arthur and Barbara Sheppard.
She …
Obituary: Roland P. Pelletier
AUBURN – Roland P. Pelletier, 65 of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., formerly of Lewiston, died on Jan. 26, 2020 at the Hospice …