Amanda Beal has been elected to serve on the board of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine
Advocates for disabled people urge an end to discrimination
Two Kenyan activists speak at Bates College about their experiences helping girls with disabilities
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Posted inNews, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Five departments battle Tucker Street fire in Mexico
The fire was reported before 7 a.m. Thursday.
Posted inMaine, News
What is social housing, and why does a Portland city councilor think it could help solve the housing crisis?
Portland City Councilor Kate Sykes ran with social housing at the center of her platform and has mentioned it for months around City Hall. Now she’s hoping to put together a task force to try to explore getting the program off the ground.
Posted inMaine, News
Vulnerable Mainers weigh in on state’s climate action plan
The Maine Climate Council on Wednesday heard the results of an equity study that asked low-income residents, older and rural Mainers, veterans and others about the state’s goals.
Posted inBethel, Community, News, Oxford Hills, The Bethel Citizen
Woodstock board approves banners, sign
In the coming months, Bryant Pond Village will likely be adorned with holiday banners and a new digital sign, thanks to approval last week by the Woodstock selectmen. The town has leftover funds and utility pole sign brackets from its bicentennial celebration in 2015. Town Manager Vern Maxfield last week suggested both be used to […]
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Franklin, Maine Crime, News
Livermore Falls woman gets nearly 4 years for fatal Jay crash
The victim’s family spoke at Trisha Payeur’s manslaughter sentencing Wednesday.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Auburn looks to better define rules for allowing a home to be built in the agricultural zone
While the council approved the new committee, some said they’re concerned the new criteria will put more restrictions and roadblocks in front of property owners to discourage residential construction.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine
Prayer service planned in memory of the victims of the Lewiston mass shooting
The multidenominational prayer service will be held Oct. 1 outside the State House in Augusta.