Windy, dry conditions in Maine have made the risk of fire increase.
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USDA cancels $35M climate grant to Freeport demonstration farm
The termination letter said Wolfe’s Neck Center for Agriculture & the Environment failed to pay at least 65% of its climate-smart agriculture grant directly to farmers.
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine, News
Sabattus crash victim remains in critical condition
Kylie Langella of Westbrook was still in critical condition Monday at Maine Medical Center after a crash Friday.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Right to know advocate gives talk on Maine Freedom of Access Act to public officials in Franklin County
Judith Meyer, former executive editor of the Sun Journal, gave an overview of the law to public officials, residents and others.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Nonprofit owner of Maine newspapers hires new CEO
Tom Wiley, the president and publisher of The Buffalo News, will take over leadership of the National Trust for Local News.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Dixfield residents speak out against migrant worker housing
‘We have about 10 or 15, maybe 20 positions, that we have trouble filling,’ Irving Plant Manager Randy Chicoine said. ‘But the fact of the matter is, people do not want to do that type of work.’
Posted inMaine, Sports
Cooper Flagg declares for NBA draft
The Newport native announced he will leave Duke for the pros. When the draft arrives in June, he will almost certainly be the top overall pick.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Turner man holding the line on Lake Auburn stewardship
For a dozen years, Robert Crosby has maintained a series of tubes that collect discarded fishing line. He’s hoping someone else will join his one-man crew.
Posted inMaine, News, Religion & Values
Maine community leaders remember Pope Francis as humble, charitable pontiff
Pope Francis, 88, died Monday morning after more than 12 years as head of the Catholic Church.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine Trust releases first report on impact journalism
The report aims to detail how the Trust’s work can ‘inspire hope and action,’ according to its managing director.