Good Shepherd Food Bank’s Community Table has announced the 2023 Community Redistribution Fund grantees. As part of its focus on equity, diversity and inclusion, the food bank created a fund aimed at breaking down barriers and increasing access to culturally appropriate foods for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous people and People of Color), immigrant, and refugee communities […]
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Sense of Wonder Photo Contest sets Sept. 15 deadline
The Sense of Wonder Photo Contest, held by the Friends of Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge every year, is scheduled to begin Saturday, July 15 and end at 11:59 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15. Up to three photos can be submitted to friendsofrachelcarsonnwrt.org. Twelve winning images will be selected by a jury for the 2024 Rachel […]
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Parishes offering free meals, soup kitchens, food pantries for all faiths
In an effort to do all they can to help Maine individuals and families receive the food they need, parishes across the state offer free community meals, soup kitchens, and food pantries for people of all faiths to utilize. Food Pantries Bingham St. Peter Food Pantry, 27 Owens St., open from 10 a.m. to 1 […]
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Maine Audubon annual loon count set for July 15
This year’s count marks 40 years of the annual event.
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Maine Justice Foundation awards grants to 5 groups
AUGUSTA — The Maine Justice Foundation has awarded grants from its LGBTQ+ Fund to five Maine organizations for 2023. The LGBTQ+ Fund supports education and advocacy aimed at achieving access to justice and equity for individuals identifying as LGBTQ+. The fund supports organizations serving members of the LGBTQ+ community by forging social, systemic, and economic […]
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Ag department reminds Maine producers to file crop acreage reports
The major deadline for most crops is July 17.
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Agency accepting nominations for farmers, ranchers for county committees
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is accepting nominations for county committee members for elections due to occur later this year. Additionally, USDA’s Farm Service Agency is unveiling a new GIS tool to make it easier for producers to participate in the nomination and election processes for county committee members, who make important decisions on how […]
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Foundation addresses urgent food insecurity needs in Maine
PORTLAND — The end of expanded food assistance benefits, coupled with rising food costs, has created an enormous challenge for Mainers trying to put food on the table. As schools let out for the summer, this is particularly concerning for children and families who will lose access to school meals until the fall. To help […]
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USDA accepts more than 1 million acres in offers through Conservation Reserve Program General signup
WASHINGTON — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced Monday, June 12 the U.S. Department of Agriculture is accepting more than 1 million acres in this year’s Conservation Reserve Program General signup. This is one of several signups that USDA’s Farm Service Agency is holding for the program. The results for CRP General signup reflect the continued […]
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Foundation awards $1.5M in grants to meet critical needs for Maine people
Grants will help nonprofits in all 16 counties provide food, housing, shelter, healthcare, and other essential services.