Farmers from around the state plan to gather Saturday through Monday, Nov. 5-7, at the Hutchinson Center at 80 Belmont Ave. in Belfast to learn from their peers and agricultural experts from around the Northeast. Participants can join with their fellow farmers at this year’s conference for offerings that include 30 educational sessions, farm tours […]
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Neighbors sue owner of Old Town pulp mill, saying it ‘has never smelled so bad’
A class-action lawsuit alleges ND Paper has been negligent by allowing the mill to emit a rotten-egg odor that’s getting worse.
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Cattlemen’s college to be offered Oct. 15 in Old Town
For the fifth year, University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Maine Beef Producers Association plan to host the Maine Cattlemen’s College. The event begins at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, at the J. F. Witter Teaching & Research Center, 160 University Farm Road in Old Town. This year’s event will focus on forage and […]
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Dog training clinic for youth set for Oct. 8 in Old Town
University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H plans to offer a dog training clinic for youth from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 8, at the University of Maine J. Franklin Witter Teaching & Research Center, 160 University Farm Road in Old Town. The Maine 4-H Dog Clinic is open to ages 9 to 18; owning […]
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Garden-to-table workshop set for June 27 in Old Town
A hands-on workshop featuring gardening and culinary skills is scheduled for 5-7 p.m. Monday, June 27. It will be held at the UMaine Extension Master Gardener Volunteers demonstration garden, University of Maine Rogers Farm, 914 Bennoch Road, Old Town. According to a news release from University of Maine Cooperative Extension, this garden-to-table workshop begins at […]
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Farm-to-table youth summer camp to be held in August
Registration is required by May 20.
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Officers justified in deadly force in Falmouth, Old Town confrontations, attorney general finds
In both cases, the officers who discharged their weapons were acting in self defense or the defense of others, the state’s attorney general concludes.
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UMaine extension to host gardening field day Sept. 11
OLD TOWN — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Volunteers program plans to host its annual field day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, at Rogers Farm demonstration garden, 914 Bennoch Road. All activities are to be held outdoors. The family-friendly event will include children’s activities, melon tastings and information […]
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Old Town woman charged with manslaughter in death of 3-year-old daughter
Maine State Police say the Old Town girl died Sunday, two days after first responders took her to the hospital.
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ND Paper launches recycled pulping operation in Old Town
The company says it will produce 200 metric tons of unbleached pulp daily and support 20 new jobs.