Rising production costs, climate change and an aging population of farmers ready to retire are among the challenges facing the agriculture sector in Maine.
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For central Maine students looking at college, cost is the biggest factor
Now more than ever, high school seniors are looking at ways to lower the price of pursuing higher education.
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Carlie Jarvais, Skowhegan Area High School
To Carlie Jarvais, her family is everything. When she toured colleges in New York City and Connecticut, something wasn’t right. It wasn’t until she got to tour Thomas College in Waterville that she knew. “The biggest thing is my family,” Jarvais said. “I felt like it was wrong to leave, and I would get […]
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Search our database of western Maine farms
Farms found in Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties.
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Maine Democrats warn against a second Trump term at state party convention
Gov. Janet Mills said voters have a clear choice this fall between two candidates, and ‘one of them is a felon.’ The party also articulated its policy platform.
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Monster truck at show in Topsham takes out utility wires during jump, sending patrons scattering
Two people were taken to the hospital, and several others were treated at the scene for minor injuries, police said.
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Hallowell celebrates Pride Month with parade, music, celebration
Hundreds flocked to downtown Hallowell and the Kennebec Riverbank on Saturday for Hallowell Pride 2024, hosted by Hallowell Pride Alliance, where they listened to music, danced, ate and socialized.
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Family of late Mainer Ernest Brien receives medallion recognizing his valor during World War II
Brien’s family was presented with the Legion of Honor medal by the honorary consul of France in Maine, in recognition of the sacrifices that the Portland native and Army soldier made for France during the war.
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Man killed in Rockport explosion was inmate in a work release program
State officials said Sean Rancourt, 39, was to be released later this year after serving six years for aggravated drug trafficking.