RUMFORD — The town’s auditor told selectmen April 6 that they need to develop a rainy day fund in case the Catalyst paper mill shuts down. “Knowing what your tax base is and knowing that your largest taxpayer (the mill) and that there could be some potential valuation issues with that … I will rate you […]
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Thrifty gardening tips for your backyard
Growing our own vegetables is the most local food we can eat. What’s closer to home than meandering out the backdoor to the garden to pick fresh greens, beans, corn, tomatoes and a multitude of other fresh foods? And best of all, they are so much tastier and fresher than anything else we can buy, […]
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How to deck out a dorm room
Children spend roughly 17 to 18 years living under Mom and Dad’s roof. When the time comes to go away to college, young men or women find themselves on their own for the first time in their lives. Once youngsters move into their dorm rooms, many attempt to add a few personal touches to their […]
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Getting expert advice from your college advisor
In a few months you’ll be headed off to college and one of the most important people you’ll meet there is your academic advisor. While a number of avenues are available for students seeking general assistance, academic advisors are the number one resource for help with the selection of courses. To get where you need […]
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Saint Joseph’s College launches Connections program
From the first day on campus, Saint Joseph’s College students will know that there is something unique about their college choice: they are at the heart of every decision that is made and the newly launched Connections Program reinforces this. SJC does this through a collaboration between the College’s Career Development Office, Institutional Advancement, and […]
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Gardening to conserve Maine’s native landscape: Plants to use and plants to avoid
Maine’s native landscape Maine’s landscape is famous for its variety. Within the state one can find ocean beaches, lakes, rivers, mountains, and forests. Maine is locally influenced by both coastal and inland weather patterns. This creates relatively mild areas, and areas that are almost arctic within the state’s 300-mile length and 200-mile width. Maine rises […]
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Garden-inspired decor brightens spaces and mood
Studies have indicated that gardening can be good for the mind and body. In addition to improving mood and reducing stress, plant life and gardening also may help people have a more hopeful outlook on life. If reaping the benefit of a beautiful landscape is not reason enough to get into gardening, elevating your mood […]
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Seeding and fertilizing schedule
These seasons also mark the best time to seed and fertilize. Planting and fertilizing new grass seed should be done when frost is no longer a concern and before frost arrives if you are planting in autumn. According to Roger Cook, a landscape contractor and contributor to This Old House magazine, sowing lawn seed should […]
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Did you know? Neem oil
Neem oil is a naturally occurring pesticide that can be used to combat a host of landscaping pests and diseases. Azadirachtin is an active component in neem oil that can be extracted to repel and kill pests. Studies have shown that neem oil is nearly nontoxic to bees, birds, fish, and wildlife. In addition, neem […]
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Transplanting trees no small task
An alluring landscape can make a home that much more enjoyable. Many homeowners devote considerable time to their lawns and gardens, and that devotion can pay both instant and long-term dividends. A well-groomed landscape can make it more enjoyable to relax in the yard, and such a property will be more attractive to prospective buyers […]