AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — A Maine Democrat’s bill would require hand-washing facilities or disinfectant at areas where the public can touch livestock and other animals. Roger Fuller’s bill is set for a Thursday hearing. Fuller’s bill doesn’t apply to domestic pets and requires signs emphasizing hand-washing’s importance. Fuller says his bill follows health officials’ 2015 […]
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Colton James-Brian Guay
2014 – 2015 PORTLAND — Colton James-Brian Guay, 20 months old, left us to be with the angels on Monday, Oct. 5. He was born on Jan. 29, 2014, the beautiful, beloved son of Jon Christopher and Bethann Guay. Colton lost a valiant battle against HUS, hemolytic uremic syndrome, caused by a severe bacterial infection […]
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Auburn boy still battling E. coli complications
PORTLAND — A 17-month-old Auburn boy battling hemolytic uremic syndrome remained in stable condition Wednesday night at Maine Medical Center. Myles Herschaft is fighting the same infection that claimed the life of a Poland boy earlier this week, according to the child’s family. Early Wednesday night, the toddler’s father, Victor Herschaft, posted an update on Facebook […]
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One hundred farms to participate in Open Farm Day on Sunday
LEWISTON ? Locally grown foods, a first-hand look at farming and agriculture, and fun and games for those of all ages could only mean one thing: the 26th Annual Maine Open Farm Day is coming. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, July 26, approximately 100 family farms across the state will be opening their […]
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Rumford Grange to hold petting zoo, craft fair on Oct. 11
RUMFORD — For the second time this year, the Rumford Grange is setting up a petting zoo for children to enjoy a variety of animals. Grange member Methyl Park said it will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, in conjunction with a craft fair. Park said their first petting zoo […]
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Norway library hosting Technology Petting Zoo
NORWAY — A range of electronic devices will be available for residents who are curious to learn about their use at the Norway Memorial Library from Aug. 12 to 22. The Technology Petting Zoo, a traveling exhibit loaned to libraries by the Maine State Library, will provide an overview on how to use e-readers and […]
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Annual Hope Association Craft Fair will feature petting zoo, shuttle bus
RUMFORD — The Hope Association is inviting a local farm to set up a petting zoo in their parking lot for their fourth annual craft fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 10, with all proceeds going towards helping the organization be involved with the Maine Special Olympics. Sally Theriault, an employee with […]
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Library is hosting Technology Petting Zoo next week
LIVERMORE FALLS — Treat Memorial Library is announcing spring events. A Technology Petting Zoo will be held Tuesday through Saturday, May 6 to 10. E-books and tablets are growing in popularity and devices are widely available. To provide hands-on familiarization and training with e-readers and tablets, the Maine State Library created the Technology Petting Zoo […]