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Terry Hayes sues state for right to campaign at polls during June 12 primaries

by STEVE COLLINS Sun Journal May 30, 2018May 30, 2018

The gubernatorial candidate’s campaign says since she is an independent, and not the primary ballot, she should be allowed to engage ‘with the electorate at polling places.’

Maine, Politics

Maine judge orders reopening of probe into invalid signatures submitted by U.S. Senate candidate

by Scott Thistle April 20, 2018April 20, 2018

The campaign of state Sen. Eric Brakey, R-Auburn, contends that Max Linn didn’t collect enough valid signatures from registered Republicans to appear on the June primary ballot.

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Meet the 2018 Russell Libby Agricultural Scholarship winners

by Peggy Grodinsky Source Editor March 18, 2018March 20, 2018

This year’s crop of farming scholarship winners are full of passion, pluck and plans.

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The Farmer: Maine Grain Alliance has ‘changed the face of bread and baking’

by Meredith Goad March 18, 2018March 20, 2018

The nonprofit has helped bring back grain farming for baking and brewing, earning the Source Award for Farmer.

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The Forester: Partnership between land trust, Maine Forest Service grew into something big

by Mary Pols March 18, 2018March 20, 2018

Local Wood Works is honored with the Source Award for Forester, based on its efforts to connect consumers to local wood products.

Maine, Politics

Kennebec County officials consider joining lawsuit against drug companies

by Jessica Lowell March 6, 2018March 6, 2018

Other communities in the state already have signed on in the legal action against the makers and distributors of opiate drugs amid the drug crisis.

Maine

Officials waiting for ice to flow in southern Kennebec County

by Jessica Lowell March 2, 2018March 2, 2018

A day after U.S. Coast Guard tugs completed their ice-breaking operation in the Kennebec River, officials are looking for the river to flush the channel clear of ice.