WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, on National Agriculture Day, announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is issuing up to $10 billion directly to agricultural producers through the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP) for the 2024 crop year. Administered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), ECAP will help agricultural producers mitigate […]
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Winterfest coming to Bethel
BETHEL — The celebration kicks off on Feb. 15 at Valentine Farm: there may not be much snow on the ground this year, but in just over a week, the Mahoosuc Land Trust will host its annual Winterfest celebration at Valentine Farm in Bethel. The morning llama walk with “Kate” and “Niki” is one […]
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First Universalist February services, events
WEST PARIS — It may be bleak outside this time of year, but optimism can certainly lift our spirits. Please join us on Sundays at 9 a.m. when our guest speakers fill our hearts and minds with hopefulness, growth, community, and a little fun. Also note a special concert in Feb., described below. Music will […]
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Grants available to nonprofit organizations
PORTLAND & ELLSWORTH — Nonprofit organizations throughout the state may be eligible for grants from the Maine Community Foundation’s (MaineCF) Community Building Grant Program. The grant program invests in local projects and organizations that help build strong communities in all 16 counties. Community Building supports projects and organizations that invest in people, engage with the […]
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Tickets on sale for Norway Community Dinner and Dance
NORWAY — Get ready for an evening filled with food, dance, and community spirit. Alan Day Community Garden, Fare Share Food Coop, Lights Out Gallery, Norway Brewing Company, and Western Foothills Land Trust have come together to host the second annual Norway Community Dinner and Dance on Friday, Feb. 14, from 4-8 p.m. at […]
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van Buren to share advances in cardiovascular medicine
BETHEL — In recognition of American Heart Month, “To Your Health” is pleased to host its popular annual heart-health educational program presented by Dr. Daniel van Buren, FACC, Director of Cardiovascular Medicine at the New England Heart Institute at Androscoggin Valley Hospital of Berlin, NH. A resident of Bethel and a Fellow of the […]
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Bethel Rotary distributes food boxes
BETHEL — Just before the Christmas holiday break, Bethel Rotarians gathered to assemble the fixings for 30 complete turkey dinners and then distributed them to families in need throughout the area. This is a project that has been a mainstay of our club’s service for more than three decades in cooperation with the SAD 44 […]
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Extension to present at workshops for maple syrup beginners
STATE — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is collaborating with several local organizations in York and Androscoggin counties to present a series of maple sugaring workshops for beginners and small-scale producers in January and February. There is also an online option, hosted by the Maine Organic Farmers and Growers Association. All of the programs […]
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GOP BETHEL — The Oxford County Republican Committee will hold its monthly meeting at the Paris Fire Station on Tuesday, Jan 14, from 5 to 7 p.m. All Oxford County Republicans are urged to attend to elect Committee leadership for 2025 and to bring a dish to share for a potluck dinner. For more information, […]