What’s made this spring so much worse than other years is the extended duration of cool, wet weather.
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UMaine gets $1 million grant to help strengthen state forest economy
The funding will help strengthen Maine’s forest economy and create jobs in rural Maine by increasing production of advanced bio-based products and support the purchasing of a former mill site.
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If you care about wildlife, leave it alone
AUGUSTA – As the weather continues to get warmer and more people are enjoying the outdoors, the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is reminding everyone to follow this motto when encountering wildlife, especially young animals: If you care, leave them there. Wildlife is active during this time of the year and it isn’t […]
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Old Town Library offering talk on permaculture
Learn how to go beyond organic, and grow delicious vegetables without relying on commercial fertilizers and pesticides.
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Old Town mill takes another step toward reopening
Crews accepted the first batch of wood chips needed to restart operations at the mill last week.
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Volunteers sought for Orono boards and committees
The Town of Orono seeks residents interested in serving on the following boards and committees: Planning Board, Board of Appeals, Board of Assessment Review, Library Board of Trustees, Tree Board and Orono-Veazie Water District Board of Trustees.
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Orono school bond approved
The bond, which will be paid over 30 years, provides repairs and improvements to all three Orono schools, the parking lot and the athletic fields. It also provides funding for a new auditorium.
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RSU 34 Summer Meal Program 2019 schedule announced
Once again summer meals will be served by RSU 34 in Old Town beginning on Monday, July 8, and ending on Friday, August 16.
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Tribal sustenance fishing bill expected to become law
Lawmakers gave final approval last week to a bill regarded as a key step in resolving long-standing disputes between the state and tribal governments over sustenance fishing rights.
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Old Town High School 2019 scholarships and awards
OTHS students received hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships once again this year.