The foundation estimates the 12,000 enrolled acres have the potential to store an additional 250,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide through the adoption of climate-smart practices.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Last Maine gun show before waiting period law takes effect will raise money for court challenge
Proceeds from the gun show this weekend in Augusta will be donated to an effort to overturn a new 72-hour waiting period through the courts.
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, Franklin, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley, Schools & Education
Thousands of Maine children to receive summertime benefit for nutrition
Maine is issuing $120 per eligible child to make up for their school lunches this summer. With nearly 100,000 students automatically enrolled for the benefit, there is confusion as the first batch of EBT cards are arriving in the mail.
Posted inNation / World, News
Las Vegas hits record of 5th day of 115 degrees as heat wave broils U.S.
A prolonged heat wave has baked Las Vegas in its record fifth consecutive day of temperatures sizzling at 115 degrees or greater
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Auburn man backs out of plea deal on pot shop assault and theft
William C. Self is accused of lighting up a joint at a cannabis store in New Auburn, then stealing pot and punching an employee who tried to stop him.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Farmington clerk sorts out county commission districts for voters
Parts of the town are in two different districts.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Auburn ‘outlet’ has become city’s most popular park
Lake Grove Park, also known as the ‘outlet,’ is attracting visitors after years of being in relative limbo due to poor water quality.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation / World, News, Politics
Republicans jump-start 2024 election challenges with Trump-inspired lawsuits
Critics say the challenges are legally frivolous, but are meant to further erode public confidence in elections and lay the groundwork to overturn the results if Donald Trump loses.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation / World, Politics
House passes Republican bill requiring proof of citizenship to vote, boosting election-year talking point
Safeguards already exist to verify voter eligibility and enforce the law against noncitizen voting, but the Republican fixation is part of a Trump campaign strategy of casting doubt on the election results should he lose.