WASHINGTON, D.C. — In response to public comments and data, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announces that additional commodities are covered by the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). Additionally, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is extending the deadline to apply for the program to Sept. 11, and producers with approved applications will receive […]

To improve Mainers’ access to sexual and reproductive health care during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond, Maine Family Planning is resuming routine in-office care while continuing to offer expanded telehealth services for new and current patients statewide. Early findings suggest the COVID-19 pandemic is already affecting people’s sexual and reproductive health experiences. According to new […]

BOSTON, Massachusetts — The following local residents were named to the 2020 spring semester dean’s list at Simmons University: Leah Bonis of Hebron and Sabrina Caramando of New Gloucester. To qualify for dean’s list status, undergraduate students must obtain a grade point average of 3.5 or higher, based on 12 or more credit hours of […]

LEWISTON — The Franco-American Education Foundation announces the award of $57,000 in scholarship funds to the following graduates from Lewiston, Auburn and surrounding area high schools. Receiving scholarships were: Lewiston High School: Veda Leclerc, Melina Masselli, Jillian Reissfelder, Carolina LaPerriere, Jamie Doucette, Benjamin St Laurent, Nicholas Dionne and Justin Ouellette. St Dominic Academy: Jaden Webster. […]

FARMINGTON — United Way of the Tri-Valley Area’s fourth annual COLOR ME UNITED 5K Run/Walk will happen this year with some modifications for safety and distancing due to COVID-19. United Way is taking every precaution to host this event safely in compliance with Center for Disease Control guidelines. The race will be Saturday, Aug. 29, […]

AUGUSTA — The Trek Across Maine and the American Lung Association have announced this year’s virtual event raised $550,000 from April 13 to June 30. The funds will be used for COVID-19 research and to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through research, education and advocacy. This year, 1,261 cyclists from […]

AUGUSTA — The University of Maine at Augusta (UMA) Education Program received Maine Board of Education approval for minors and certificates of study that will streamline the license certification process for UMA graduates, as well as improve reciprocity with other states. The approval process included an extensive self-study by UMA’s Education Program and a rigorous […]

CASCO — For over 200 years, the Quaker Ridge Meeting House has stood on a hillside north of Sebago Lake.  Members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) continue to worship in this building during the summer. An informative historical marker has been installed to coincide with Maine’s bicentennial in 2020, inviting visitors to appreciate […]

SAD 17 schools to receive free meals TURNER — SAD 17 elementary schools are participating in a free breakfast and lunch program for the school year 2020-2021, referred to as the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) and Provision II. The schools participating are Paris Elementary, Guy E. Rowe School, Oxford Elementary School, Agnes Gray School, Otisfield […]