Grants awarded by the U.S. Forest Service will pay for private landowners to adopt climate-friendly forestry practices and conserve old-growth forests for carbon storage and help the Penobscot Nation enter carbon market.
Maine
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Parents send their gratitude to Toy Fund donors
Parents share their heartfelt gratitude to all those who helped give their children a bit of joy for the holidays.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Police investigating drive-by shooting in Westbrook
No one was injured in the shooting that took place Sunday evening.
Posted inMaine, Nation / World, News
Sen. Collins helps usher another Alzheimer’s bill into law
The Building Our Largest Dementia Infrastructure for Alzheimer’s Reauthorization Act of 2024, which was signed into law Wednesday, renews and expands federal funding opportunities for dementia care and support.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine, News
Greene man saves life, awarded heartsaver hero plaque
Gerry D’Amour was given the honor by the American Heart Association at this week’s Board of Selectmen’s meeting.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Business, Maine, Oxford Hills
Norway Odd Fellows Hall renovations expected to start next month
The plan involves creating 16 affordable apartments and an 1,800-square-foot commercial space on the first floor.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, Oxford Hills, Schools & Education
Oxford Hills educators recognize student achievement, positive behavior
Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School teachers and staff had logged 1,890 incidents of students deserving reward.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, Oxford Hills
Paris wants to spend $52,792 on sidewalk tractor
Residents will be asked to authorize the purchase at a special town meeting Dec. 23.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Business, Health, Maine, Oxford Hills
Norway business leads the way on non-emergency medical transport in Maine
What began with two minivans and a desire to help community members get a ride now has more than 100 drivers and volunteers driving across much of the state.