The loss of $400 million in grants to programs across the country puts at risk the service of more than 120 participants in Maine. Now they’re asking, ‘Why are we under attack?’
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Posted inCommunity, Connections, Franklin, Guides, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Farmers markets are open. Here are some to visit around central and western Maine.
Here is a partial list of area markets open on designated days.
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Posted inCommunity, Connections
Rangeley, Skowhegan schools win top honors in WinterKids 2025
More than 10,000 students and teachers across Maine participated.
Posted inMaine, News, Outdoors
Somerset SnowFest returns to Skowhegan with winter fun
Activities are scheduled to begin Saturday at Lake George Regional Park and run until the flagship event, Skijor Skowhegan, at the fairgrounds Feb. 22.
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Farmington exhibit ‘Take Only What You Can Carry’ on display
A Skowhegan artist will share a real-life photographic exhibit at the University of Maine at Farmington Art Gallery.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Meet the man helping Maine’s illegal weed growers get licenses
‘I would not smoke my clients’ stuff,’ said the Brooklyn man helping Chinese immigrants become caregivers, adding that he hopes to improve their practices.
Posted inMaine, News
3.8 magnitude earthquake rattles Maine and is felt far beyond
The earthquake, which struck just after 10 a.m., was centered about 6 miles southeast of York Harbor. Its effects were felt as far north as Bangor and south as New York City.
Posted inMaine, News
Skowhegan River Park still on track despite permitting delays
Organizers had hoped to have permits by the end of 2024, but construction could start this year.
Posted inMaine, News
Skowhegan tent fire caused by propane tank injures 2
A propane tank malfunctioned and ignited, leaving a man and a woman with serious burns Monday night, Skowhegan’s fire chief said.
Posted inMaine, News
Skowhegan animal shelter considers new building amid growing crisis
The Somerset Humane Society has seen a drastic increase in the number of dogs it cares for in recent years.