Farms are evolving as their customer base shifts toward families that prioritize making memories over gathering large quantities.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine, News
‘The thrill of a lifetime’: What was competing on ‘Jeopardy!’ like for Maine man?
Jason Singer’s run on the show came to an end on Thursday night’s episode, but he will fondly remember the journey of joining his wife as a champion.
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Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News
Tri-Town parade colored with red, white and blue for Jay, Livermore, Livermore Falls
Elizabeth Cooper of Augusta dressed as the Statue of Liberty and Rachel Wyman of Livermore dressed as Uncle Sam carrying the parade banner.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
‘Wall That Heals’ makes emotional debut in Farmington
The Wall That Heals, a traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., opened in an official ceremony Thursday with retired Staff Sgt. Travis Mills honoring Vietnam veterans and those lost in the conflict.
Posted inMaine, News, Outdoors
Acadia National Park urges caution after responding to 2 deadly incidents within days
Park rangers responded to a collapse and head injury, a major fall and a sailboat wreck ahead of the always-busy Fourth of July weekend.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Lisbon extends town manager’s contract for three years
Glenn Michalowski has struggled to fill a revenue hole caused by an accounting error that has resulted in a sharp tax increase for the coming year.
Posted inMaine, Nation / World, Politics
Maine joins lawsuit alleging Trump administration shared Medicaid data for immigration enforcement
Federal officials say the data sharing is related to an effort to prevent abuse of the Medicaid program, but Maine and other states say it’s illegal and raises privacy concerns.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine Turnpike courts Shake Shack, Chick-fil-A for service plaza upgrades
The turnpike’s new executive director has reopened contract negotiations with the company that runs five service plazas along the toll highway.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Police crack down on crime with show of force on Lewiston streets
The increased patrols downtown, police said, was a direct response to a series of shootings and other violence that has vexed Lewiston in recent years.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Lisbon appoints town attorney to review recall charges against council chairman
Fern Larochelle has served on the council for nearly 20 years.