USDA puts out COVID-19 federal rural resource guide WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue has unveiled a one-stop-shop of federal programs that can be used by rural communities, organizations and individuals impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 Federal Rural Resource Guide (PDF, 349 KB) is a first-of-its-kind resource for rural leaders looking for […]

Sabattus KC supper is canceled SABATTUS — The bean and casserole supper scheduled for 4:30 p.m. Saturday, May 2, at the Maxwell-Gill Hall, has been canceled. It was to have been hosted by Council 13181, Knights of Columbus.   School registrations postponed for time being RUMFORD — RSU 10 Mountain Valley Region prekindergarten and kindergarten […]

Conservation District holding native plant sale SOUTH PARIS — The Oxford County Soil & Water Conservation District will once again offer native plants for beginning to advanced gardeners throughout Oxford County and the surrounding area. There are many changes to this year’s offerings. This year’s list includes several choices of flowering perennials, herbs, ground covers, […]

FARMINGTON — United Way of the Tri-Valley Area is asking for help in making masks to distribute to area organizations and the public. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings to protect others in case individuals with coronavirus lack symptoms. The CDC said recent studies show a […]

AUBURN — Androscoggin Land Trust (ALT) has announced it has renewed its land trust accreditation. It is part of a network of over 400 accredited land trusts across the nation. ALT provided extensive documentation and was subject to a comprehensive third-party evaluation. The Land Trust Accreditation Commission awarded renewed accreditation, signifying its confidence that ALT’s […]

PORTLAND — Spurwink has launched the Access to Mental Health Care Fund in response to the need for critical mental health treatment during the COVID-19 crisis and due to the increased need for outpatient counseling. This fund will provide treatment for its 8,100 current clients and for anyone who needs support. In a matter of […]

LIVERMORE — The Washburn-Norlands Living History Center is seeking its next Ethel “Billie” Gammon History Education Fellow to join its summer staff. College students and graduating high school seniors enrolled in a college starting this fall are welcome to apply. The selected individual will be a member of Norlands summer staff team and receives a […]

PORTLAND — On Holy Saturday, April 11, Maine Catholics are invited to join in an act of solidarity with all people of good will at 7:30 p.m., the hour of sunset, by standing outside their homes with a lit candle, flashlight or other source of light. At that time, they are asked to offer a […]

FARMINGTON —  As educational practices have been impacted by the COVID-19 virus, most students’ classroom studies have moved to remote learning, a change which can require an adjustment on many levels. Students used to the structure and flow of in-the-classroom learning are challenged to make the most of their educational experience while studying remotely. The […]