WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) has already approved more than $545 million in payments to producers who have applied for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. FSA began taking applications May 26, and the agency has received over 86,000 applications for this important relief […]
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Stay well, healthy and active at home!
NORWAY — Below is a listing of virtual opportunities and wellness classes offered by the Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine: Post Treatment Discussion Group – 4 weeks: After cancer treatment ends, the impact of cancer on your life often continues. This group allows you to connect with others in a similar place on their journey […]
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Maine CASA to hold an online training
STATE — Interested in speaking up for a Maine child? The Maine Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Program is holding its fall training for volunteer advocates on August 11-14, 2020. The online, four-day training is free, and participants learn about all aspects of child advocacy. Maine CASAs are community volunteers who are appointed to serve […]
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June 30 last day to complete enrollment for AG risk coverage
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Agricultural producers who have not yet enrolled in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for 2020 must do so by June 30. Although program elections for the 2020 crop year remain the same as elections made for 2019, all producers need to contact their local USDA Farm […]
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Cemetery association meeting set
WEST PARIS — There will be a Finnish Cemetery Association meeting on Tuesday, June 23 at 6:30 p.m. at the Finnish Heritage Society building, 8 Maple Street, West Paris. Reports will be given and election of officers held. All persons having connections with the cemetery are urged to attend. If you are interested in joining […]
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Alzheimer’s Association to hold fundraiser
NATION — The American Contract Bridge League and Alzheimer’s Association are partnering again on the LONGEST DAY to raise money for Alzheimer’s research. Bridge tournaments will take place all over the US and Canada. All games will be played online. In Maine we are having two games on Sunday, June 21. One at 12:30 and […]
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Library to offer pick-up service
WOODSTOCK — The Whitman Memorial Library in Bryant Pond will re-open on June 23 for pick-up services only. Patrons may call the library when it is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1-5 p.m. to request books, games or puzzles. Requested materials will be available at the “pick-up table” just inside the door of the […]
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West Paris Historical Society cancels meetings
WEST PARIS — The West Paris Historical Society is sorry to announce that due to the severity of regulations on holding public meetings due to Covid-19 that it is canceling all meetings until further notice. Should anyone wish to get into the museum for any reason, call Diana Abbott at 515-1998.
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Webinar on school, community gardens accessibility June 16
ORONO — Maine AgrAbility and the Maine CITE Coordinating Center will host a free webinar on accessibility for school and community gardens from 1–2 p.m., EDT, June 16. Webinar topics will focus on planning community and school gardens for users of all ages and abilities, including the use of adaptive garden tools. The webinar is […]