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A life preserved in pictures: Nettie Cummings Maxim

More than a century ago, a Bethel farm girl who rarely traveled more than a few miles from her home acquired a camera, found her artistic calling and created an exceptional body of work. Her photography survives today as a testament to her creativity and talent and as an invaluable historic record of her life […]

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Feds allege sexual harassment at Maine farm

PORTLAND (AP) — The federal government has sued a Maine farm alleging that it allowed male workers to sexually harass women hired as seasonal harvesters. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission said in its lawsuit filed Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Portland that female employees at County Fair Farm in Jefferson were subjected to […]

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Fatal hayride operator’s recycling company frequently cited for truck-safety violations

CITATIONS: Read the Re-Harvest Driver Vehicle Examination reports LEWISTON — A company that’s part of the same corporate structure as Harvest Hill Farms has a lengthy record of citations for vehicle-safety violations, according to public records obtained by the Sun Journal. According to a Maine State Police supervisor, the company’s safety rating is among the worst […]

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Fresh local farm market opens in New Auburn

AUBURN — A fresh and local food market has opened in New Auburn. The “4 Season Farm Market” opened in late spring of this year. Auburn farmers Kathy Shaw and Joe Gray of Valley View Farm set up shop at the corner of Mill and Third streets, across from the Pontbriand’s Hardware building.  “Our emphasis […]

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Fresh local farm market opens in New Auburn

AUBURN — A fresh and local food market is opening in New Auburn. The “4 Season Farm Market” had a soft opening at the end of April and are ramping up for their grand opening which might be held on Mother’s Day.  Auburn farmers Kathy Shaw and Joe Gray of Valley View Farm set up […]