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At the Crown of Maine Balloon Fest, these people chase the balloons
Hot air balloons don’t have rudders or engines, so their flight paths are at the mercy of the wind. Teams of people, called chase crews, follow them on the ground, committed to tracking their…
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19mMaine waited years for a Lyme vaccine. RFK hobbled the panel needed for a smooth rollout
A vaccine is on the horizon, but its availability is up in the air because the Trump administration cut the committee providing guidance.
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4mFarmington Food Co-op awarded $15,000 grant to expand bulk foods and sustainable shopping options
FARMINGTON — The Farmington Food Co-op has been awarded a $15,000 grant from the Greater Franklin Development Council’s Community Investment Fund to expand its fill-your-own bulk foods program and invest in staff training, helping the co-op offer more affordable, sustainable shopping options for the greater Franklin County community. “Sound entrepreneurial planning deserves investment, but this […]
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6mWhat we know about Trump's deal giving US access to vast oil reserves in Venezuela
WASHINGTON (AP) — Besides a social media post from President Donald Trump, the White House has said little about what he is calling “THE BIGGEST OIL DEAL IN WORLD HISTORY” in Venezuela. Trump said the agreement announced Friday night would give the United States a stake in Venezuela’s vast oil reserves, a step toward his […]
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1mFood safety
The latest from George Danby.
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2mLetter: Susan Collins is not ‘our senator’
"I believe it is time for new leadership, not more lies, corruption and enabling."