Municipalities have an important role to play in protecting important farmland from being lost to development, helping farm businesses thrive, and ensuring that local ordinances and planning initiatives are inclusive of the diverse needs of farmers in their communities.
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Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Maine agencies get $7.4 million federal grant, including meat processor in Unity
The money will be invested in 7 projects aimed at getting more local ingredients in Maine’s school lunches and improving food system practices.
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Posted inLocal & State, News
FBI says it has solved the 1996 slayings of Unity College student and her girlfriend
The discovery has brought forward bittersweet feelings for those who believe the discovery could have come sooner.
Posted inCommunity
Organic dairy, livestock specialist to conduct workshops
Upcoming workshops will be taught by Jacki Martinez Perkins, MOFGA’s organic dairy and livestock specialist.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Unity Pride returns after crosswalk controversy last year
Despite a citizen petition last year to remove Pride decorations from town property, this year’s parade went off without a hitch. Organizers say it shows the strength of Unity’s community and plan to make the march an annual event.
Posted inElection 2024, Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Here’s a round-up of local election results from around central Maine communities
These unofficial municipal election and school district budget validation results were reported from around central Maine.
Posted inCommunity
Common Ground Country Fair seeks volunteers
Drawing more than 60,000 attendees, the Common Ground Country Fair relies on support of volunteers from across Maine and beyond.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Madison Oliver, Mount View High School
Madison Oliver knows what hard work is. After school on Mondays, she volunteers and when she’s not volunteering, she’s working as a waitress at Ralph’s Café in Brooks, or as a certified nursing assistant. In school, at Mount View High School where she’s graduating this year, she’s on the math and art teams, the […]
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Central Maine gets ready to celebrate Pride Month
Parades, music, ice cream and a drag show are on tap for June in celebrations across the region.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News
How central Maine farmers help make the state’s PFAS recovery program a success
Central Maine farmers were essential in building what officials say is the first state program in the nation to directly take on so-called ‘forever chemicals.’ Now it’s credited with helping dozens of farms continue operations.