Overcoming federal cuts in food assistance will be a challenge for food pantries, and could be an insurmountable task for smaller organizations that serve especially vulnerable populations, hunger prevention advocates say.
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Rachel Carson ‘Sense of Wonder’ photo contest accepting entries
The Friends of Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge announced the 2025 Sense of Wonder Photo Contest begins April 1. According to a news release, the Friends are inviting photographers of all ages to submit photos for the fifth annual contest. Submissions will be accepted through June 15. Participants may submit up to three photos to […]
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Maine approves 9.6% rate reduction for workers’ comp premiums
The news is expected to save businesses money at a time of growing economic uncertainty.
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Boys wrestling: 2025 Varsity Maine All-State team
Several grapplers return to the list, including one who earned his 200th career victory this season.
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2024-25 Press Herald All-Region Boys Wrestling team
Ten schools are represented on the 14-wrestler list.
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Kennebunk Post
County Report: Sheriff celebrates employees, citizens academy graduates
A citizen saw a York County resident wandering in the roadway, and quietly stepped in to assist York County Sheriff’s Office deputies help the older resident who was experiencing cognitive difficulties. Jennifer Stonehouse gently calmed the individual, and in so doing, helped the situation end safely. A member of the YCSO command staff, Operations Major […]
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Kennebunk Post
County Report: County budget committee to caucus, April 9, elect members
The York County Budget Committee – the board that meets to review the York County government spending plan for the upcoming fiscal year – will caucus April 9 and vote to fill vacancies. There are seven positions to be filled by elected municipal officials from the five York County Commission districts, as outlined in state […]
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Workers reinstated at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
The workers, all entry-level employees still in their probationary periods, were briefly fired by the Navy Department last week.
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Portsmouth Naval Shipyard exempted from civilian hiring freeze
The shipyard is among the ‘readiness-centric facilities’ listed in the updated directive from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
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York business owner accused of sending racist texts, withholding pay from South Portland man
The attorney general’s office said the messages contained ‘racist and anti-immigrant invective and threats of violence.’