An influx of federal aid is bolstering a program designed to make sure Maine seniors get fresh vegetables. The U.S. Department of Agriculture boosted its support for the Maine Senior FarmShare Program by $60,000 this summer, allowing the program’s manager to clear a waiting list and open the program to an additional 1,000 Maine seniors. […]
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Paintings donated to Augusta said to be worth $500,000
AUGUSTA — Augusta native William Herbert “Buck” Dunton would leave Maine for Taos, New Mexico, where he helped found what would become a prominent colony of artists while becoming an accomplished artist renowned for his Western work. Before leaving Maine, Dunton gave seven finely detailed oil paintings of drama-and-action-packed Civil War scenes to his native […]
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Portland school officials to consider closures, redistricting for cost savings
The Portland School District is launching a major review of facilities that may propose school closures or redistricting as a way to reduce costs, after the latest bruising school budget season. The fast-tracked plan, due in January, is intended to give district and city officials more options financially when the next school budget cycle starts […]
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Racing Roundup: Barker edges Gerry at Beech Ridge
SCARBOROUGH — Brandon Barker knows all about the role momentum plays in short track stock car racing. The young hotshoe from Windham has been on a tear as of late, running strong in Pro All Stars Series (PASS) events and winning a 50-lap Super Late Model feature at Oxford on Aug. 11. Last weekend, he carried […]
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Around the Track: Harrison in title form at Wiscasset
DURHAM — Another second-generation racer from central Maine is enjoying a stellar season going in circles down on the midcoast. For 22-year-old Durham native Michael Harrison, son of Oxford veteran Kenny Harrison, the 2018 season has been productive, with two wins, five top-five and nine top-10 finishes in nine starts in Wiscasset Speedway’s highly-competitive Super Street […]
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New-look Bobcats embracing new era of Bates College football
Bates College quarterback Brendan Costa works with offensive coordinator Custavious Patterson at the Lewiston college on Sunday. (Daryn Slover/Sun Journal) LEWISTON — The new era of Bates College football has a new outfit. The Bobcats unveiled their new uniforms Sunday morning for their team photo and the program’s media day at Garcelon Field. The new […]
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Monday Morning Quarterback: Twin towers stood tall for Hornets
With new starting quarterback Wyatt Hathaway, the Leavitt offense was able to get its passing game going against defending Class C state champ Maine Central Institute. That Hathaway, a sophomore, had two tall, athletic receivers to throw to didn’t hurt his cause. The Hornet signal-caller completed his first four passes, including the first pair […]
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Labor Day Regatta on Taylor Pond
Ben Condit, center, Leslie Shields, left, Kora Martel, second from right, and Natalie Garcia sail toward the mark Sunday during the annual Labor Day Regatta on Taylor Pond in Auburn. Eleven sailors in eight boats from Taylor Pond Yacht Club sailed in the event. Condit, 13, is an eighth-grader at Auburn Middle School. (Daryn Slover/Sun […]
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Fournier retires after 38 years with Jay PD
Cpl. Jeffrey Fournier, known as J3, has retired after after 38 years with the Jay Police Department. Fournier’s final day with the department was Friday. (Submitted Photo) Cpl. Jeffrey Fournier, known as J3, has retired after after 38 years with the Jay Police Department. Fournier’s final day with the department was Friday. (Submitted Photo)
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Collins should not confirm Kavanaugh
It is imperative that Sen. Susan Collins votes against the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh as the ninth justice on the Supreme Court. If confirmed, Kavanaugh would pose a threat to reproductive rights in Maine and across the nation. Kavanaugh has long been an opponent of abortion rights; voicing his opinion in support of Justice Rehnquist’s […]