Thursday May 16 | Weekly Packet
Judge postpones penalties hearing in "Farmer Brown" case
Farmer Dan Brown, scheduled to appear in court on Thursday, May 16, for a hearing on civil penalties in the suit filed against him by the Department of Agriculture, will have to wait.
Thursday May 16 | Weekly Packet
Brooksville School Board votes to not renew teacher contract
At its May 14 meeting, the Brooksville School Board voted unanimously against entering into a continuing contract for teacher Laura Johns.
Blue Hill health fair cancelled, still time to register for Brooksville event
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A Few Hours Well Spent or Gil's New Adventure
We decided to take advantage of the nice weather Sunday last and head inland, away from the persistently cold wind off the ocean.
Art in Bloom: a Festival of Art and Flowers
On July 26 and 27, Art in Bloom, a festival that combines some of Maine's finest art and unique flower displays, will be presented by the Brooklin Garden Club.
Family, farm and food: Heather Retberg ties it all together
Quill's End Farm is the hub where Heather Retberg runs, with husband Phil, family and farm alongside her work as a self-described "food justice issues" advocate.
Peninsula food sovereignty movement takes a blow at state level
When Brooksville's Ordinance Review Committee debated placing a local food sovereignty ordinance on the 2013 town meeting warrant, chairman Sarah Cox read a letter from the town attorney, who advised that "it may give selectmen some concern in that [the local foods ordinance] is preempted at state level." Voters ultimately approved the ordinance ... (more)
Five great hikes on the Bagaduce Watershed
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