The grant money comes from the sweeping climate law passed by Congress just over a year ago and targets underserved landowners, including military veterans and new farmers, as well as families owning 2,500 acres or less.
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Coco Gauff’s improved play makes her a serious contender at U.S. Open
Gauff rebounded from a first-round loss to Wimbledon and is now ranked sixth in the world.
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Annual Yarmouth music festival returns
317 Main Music School’s annual Henryfest music festival at Skyline Farm is returning after a four-year absence. Henryfest will take be from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 9 at Skyline Farm, located at 95 The Lane in North Yarmouth. The family-friendly festival is a community event to connect people of all ages through music, […]
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U.S. Coast Guard rescues man stranded for 3 days on an island in the Bahamas
Aerial photos released Tuesday by the Coast Guard show the letters ‘SOS’ had been etched into the sand on the island’s beach.
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Prince Memorial Library holds barn dance Aug. 26
Prince Memorial Library will host a barn dance on Saturday, Aug. 26, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Wescustogo Hall in North Yarmouth. Beginner and experienced dancers are invited to learn barn dances and enjoy live music during the free event. All dances taught will be suitable for both adults and children, and styles include […]
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Oxford commissioners hold another closed-door session about sheriff
The three commissioners, county officials and their attorney all declined to address the issue following Tuesday’s special meeting.
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NFL notebook: Ravens’ NFL-record preseason winning streak ends at 24
Washington pulls out a 29-28 win on Monday night on Joey Slye’s 49-yard field goal.
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SAD 51 School Board makes no decision at August retreat
The SAD 51 School Board held a board retreat at Val Halla Golf Course on Monday. The retreat was open to the public, but was not livestreamed for those who could not attend. The board began by taking a facilities walk through the SAD 51 campus to see updates completed this summer, including a playground […]
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In the basketball-crazed Philippines, the World Cup will be a shining moment
Basketball’s World Cup starts on Friday, spread out over three nations, with the U.S. team as the strong favorite.
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A rice shortage is sending prices soaring across the world. And things could get worse
Wholesalers are yet to receive new stocks since India, the world’s largest exporter of rice by far, said last month that it would ban some rice shipments.