Maine farms can now apply for emergency loans from the USDA to cover costs of replacing property, equipment and livestock or to pay essential expenses.
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Rumford plaza sold to New Jersey firm for $650,000
Work got underway last week to clean up the property of overgrowth and potholes, the new owner said.
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Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Community, Elections, Maine, News, Schools & Education
Six Paris candidates square off in Dec. 2 special election
After two resignations, Paris’ select board was left with the minimum needed for a quorum to conduct business. A special election to fill out the five-member panel will be held Tuesday at Paris Town Office, 4-8 p.m.
Posted inMaine, News
Rain, but not much snow, on tap for Thanksgiving week in Maine
A system that’s expected to bring a few inches of snow to the Midwest could cause flight delays, and Portland jetport officials remind Mainers to plan ahead in anticipation of the busy travel period.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, News, Schools & Education
After recent teen suicides, Oxford Hills puts new emphasis on prevention
A recently planted ‘yellow tulip project’ garden and an upcoming free educational dinner and workshop are just two ways community stakeholders have partnered to support at risk youth, family and friends.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Graham Platner aims to create a movement that transcends his Senate campaign
‘What I want to build, is gonna take way more than one single Senate seat,’ said the 41-year-old Democratic primary candidate for U.S. Senate.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Auburn man sentenced to serve 3 years in domestic violence cases
Anthony Torres, 21, pleaded guilty to two counts of domestic violence reckless conduct with a firearm and one count of illegal possession of a firearm by a prohibited person.
Posted inFact Brief, Maine, News
Are lifted pickup trucks illegal in Maine? | Fact brief
Maine has strict requirements regarding the allowable length, height and weight of vehicles.
Posted inMaine, News
Lewiston names Carly Conley as its first female police chief
Conley has been with the department for nearly a quarter-century.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News, Schools & Education
Police, DA investigating fatal Rockland school bus crash
No charges have been filed against the driver of a school bus that struck and killed Regional School Unit 13 student Brayden Callahan, 12, on Friday.