National egg distributors claim avian flu as the culprit for soaring egg prices, but local farmers attribute it to rising fuel and feed costs.
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Feed Our Scholars hosts paint night in Wiscasset
Feed Our Scholars recently announced its plans for an in-person event to raise funds for its mission of providing bags of weekend food for participating Wiscasset Elementary School students. Sue Begin of Cre8tive Events, who has led past FOS paint nights, is back to guide participants through creation of a whimsical Valentine-inspired pink jalopy picture […]
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From the Chamber: Tips on testifying — make your voice heard, Part I
The Maine State Legislature is back in session, and with that comes an incredible opportunity for citizens to get their voices heard. I ended up testifying earlier this week on a bill, and it reminded me that it’s kind of a daunting process. It had been over a year since I had testified during a […]
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Maine DHHS awards Independence Association grant for pilot program
Independence Association of Brunswick was recently awarded an HCBS-Innovation Grant as part of a Maine Department of Health and Human Services initiative to promote greater opportunities for independence and integration in community life for individuals who receive services funded by the Home and Community Based Services waiver system. Independence Association celebrates the ability of all […]
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Oasis Free Clinics receives $60,000 donation from community development group
CEI Capital Management LLC recently announced that it has made a $60,000 donation to the Oasis Free Clinics to support their work providing health, dental, mental health and prescription assistance for adults with low incomes and no insurance. Funds for this donation were generated as part of Community Benefits Agreement with one of CCML’s New […]
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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: ‘The best Nordic skiing this side of the Rockies’
The Facebook page for the Rangeley Lakes Trails Center announces, “The best Nordic skiing this side of the Rockies.” That’s a fairly bold declaration, but it may be true this winter. Beginning in early December, I started watching the weather and checking Nordic ski areas in search of decent snow. There hasn’t been much. After […]
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Local roundup: Freeport girls basketball runs past York
FREEPORT — Angel Pillsbury scored 19 points, including four 3-pointers, to lift Freeport past York 53-40 in girls basketball action Monday. Emily Groves added 14 points for Freeport (8-7), while Isabelle Orlando had 13. Ava Brent had 11 points to lead the way for York (5-8). BOYS BASKETBALL ISLESBORO 46, PINE TREE 30: […]
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Brunswick celebrates ‘rockstar’ poet after pandemic hiatus
Brunswick’s annual Longfellow Days returns in February after a 2-year hiatus, offering locals the chance to celebrate one of the Midcoast’s most influential figures and to enjoy contemporary poetry.
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Indoor ice rink may be coming to Topsham
Six Rivers Youth Sports purchased Topsham’s former Roller World in 2021, transforming it into an indoor sports facility, and plans to add an ice rink next year.
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The Conversation: Rural Americans aren’t included in inflation figures – and for them, the cost of living may be rising faster
THE CONVERSATION — When the Federal Reserve convenes at the end of January 2023 to set interest rates, it will be guided by one key bit of data: the U.S. inflation rate. The problem is, that stat ignores a sizable chunk of the country – rural America. Currently sitting at 6.5%, the rate of inflation is still high, […]