Despite a judge’s orders and the Trump administration’s promise to release the funding, farmers across the country, including in Maine, are still waiting for millions in federal reimbursements for agricultural conservation projects.
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Monmouth Community Players to present ‘Ride the Cyclone’
“Ride The Cyclone” will be performed April 18-27 in the historic Cumston Hall at 796 Main St.
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Maine lawmaker wants state to help farmers affected by federal funding freeze
A proposed bill would create a state-funded no-interest loan program for Maine farmers whose federal contracts are frozen by the Trump administration.
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Maine farmers left in limbo by federal funding freeze
Despite having signed government contracts, farmers who have spent money on projects to conserve soil, water and power have been told they cannot get reimbursed until USDA programs and policies are reviewed by Elon Musk’s DOGE team.
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Literary arts education nonprofit holds statewide contest
A Bangor student is the grand prize winner; local county winners reside in Turner, New Sharon, West Gardiner, Bethel and Pittsfield.
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Age-Friendly Monmouth to host safe driver speaker March 29
Presenter Dr. Tom Meuser is a clinical psychologist and applied gerontologist who recently retired from his role as founding director of University of New England Center for Excellence in Aging & Health.