Covering the cost of blood tests for more than 600 households in areas where farms used sludge to fertilize their fields represents a turning point in the state’s response to the crisis, from tracking to direct medical intervention.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine cannabis sales mellow out as recreational industry marks 5th anniversary
Prices have dropped and sales have lagged as the state’s recreational and medical marijuana markets begin leveling off, according to state data released last week.
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Posted inMaine, News, The Franklin Journal
Two dogs die in Kingfield house fire; home destroyed
The Monday morning blaze on West Kingfield Road started around a woodstove, the fire chief said.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
In Leeds, one of Maine’s few estate vineyards reports a bountiful grape harvest
Drought conditions are beneficial this year, but they could affect the 2026 harvest.
Posted inMaine
Dance across the decades theme of Leavitt homecoming
Juniors perform the Twist on its 1950s-themed float winning first place in the contest.
Posted inCommunity, Life & Culture, News
Looking back on Oct. 14
Items of local interest in the Sun Journal on this date in the past.
Posted inFact Brief, Maine, News
Can immigrants get Real IDs? | Fact brief
All applicants — including immigrants — must provide proof of legal residency and a Social Security number.
Posted inMaine, The Bethel Citizen
Bethel students make their choice at pumpkin patch
Crescent Park kindergarteners chose pumpkins at Swain Family Farm on Wednesday, Oct. 8.
Posted inBusiness, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News
Generations of growth in western Maine farms cultivate community
Boothby’s Orchard in Livermore and Rustic Roots Farm in Farmington share a deep commitment to feeding their communities and sustaining Franklin County agriculture.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser, News
Fayette talk spotlights elder care, dementia and serious illness care
Pam McKinley and Lissa Rockwood discussed care giving, dementia, and the role of palliative and hospice care in supporting families.