Posted inLocal Sports

Racewalking: Allen’s road to Rome — and the Vatican

Monmouth Academy coach Tom Menendez and Allen are leaving Sunday for Rome where the Lewiston junior will compete in the IAAF World Race Walking Team Championships. Matthew Forgues of Boothbay will compete in the men’s 20K. Allen will race in the Junior Women’s 10K race Saturday, May 7. And you don’t have to remind the […]

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Farmers, UMF grads talk about their farming choices

FARMINGTON — Five new-generation farmers talked about their work to  provide quality, locally grown foods during a recent forum at the University of Maine at Farmington. The UMF alumni found a niche in farming. After Gloria Varney of Turner earned a degree in community health education, nutrition and exercise physiology, she helped people create plans […]

Posted inFranklin, sj-web

Local farmers, UMF grads share their stories

FARMINGTON — The local food scene is the topic of two events planned for Wednesday, Feb. 25, at the University of Maine at Farmington. The film, “Growing Local,” will be shown at 11:45 a.m. in Thomas Auditorium of Preble/Ricker Hall. From 6 to 8 p.m., a panel of UMF alumni who farm locally will share […]

Posted inLewiston-Auburn

Auburn police reach out with coffee, talk

AUBURN — Coffee, doughnuts and conversation, provided free of charge by the Auburn Police Department, might not be a cure for police controversies around the country right now, but it may offer a way to prevent them. “It’s a way of reaching out to the community and saying, ‘We’re here,’” police Sgt. Barry Schmieks said. […]

Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills

Christmas for Kids, Christmas for Teens accepting donations

NORWAY — The Christmas fundraising season has begun for Rightstart, the all-volunteer nonprofit that organizes the annual Christmas for Kids and Christmas for Teens. Both programs provide new toys, books, clothing and other items through wish lists to area youths. Donors can contribute money to the program or contact Rightstart to obtain specific wish list […]