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News from August 2021

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The Falls Chamber of Commerce: ME Governor Mills and Commissioner Beal Pledge to Assist Maine Organic Dairy Farms In Wake Of Danone Decision to Not Renew Milk Contracts with 14 Maine Farms

By Press release submission | Aug 31, 2021

After Danone, the owner of Horizon Organic, notified 14 Maine organic dairy farms that the global brand intends not to renew contracts for milk with them and other farms across New England Governor Janet Mills and Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Commissioner Amanda Beal released the following statement today pledging to assist the 14 Maine farms:

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The Falls Chamber of Commerce: Maine Achieves Another Vaccination Milestone: 80 Percent of All Eligible People Have Received First Shot of COVID-19 Vaccine

By Press release submission | Aug 31, 2021

Governor Janet Mills announced today that 80 percent of all eligible people in Maine have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, achieving another milestone for the state as it continues to confront an increase in cases associated with the Delta variant.

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The Falls Chamber of Commerce: NH Governor Chris Sununu Directs Flags to Half-Staff in Accordance With President's Proclamation

By Press release submission | Aug 31, 2021

Concord, NH – In accordance with the President's proclamation, Governor Chris Sununu has directed flags on all public buildings and grounds in the State of New Hampshire to fly at half-staff beginning immediately until sunset, August 30, 2021, in memory of the victims of the terrorist attack in Kabul, Afghanistan.

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Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce: Chamber 47th Annual Golf Tournament

By Press release submission | Aug 31, 2021

The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce will hold its 47th Annual Golf Tournament on Thursday, September 30, 2021.

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Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce: Northeastern Ballet Theatre offering Fall classes

By Press release submission | Aug 31, 2021

Northeastern Ballet Theatre (NBT), New Hampshire’s premier ballet company and training school is pleased to announce that Fall classes begin Tuesday, September 7.

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Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce: Jewelry Creations hosts area’s first vow renewal ceremony

By Press release submission | Aug 31, 2021

DOVER – Jewelry Creations hosted the area’s first community vow renewal ceremony on Saturday, August 7 at Waldron Court, located immediately next to the store’s location at 388 Central Avenue in downtown Dover.

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Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce: Surviving September 11th: Lessons Learned on the 20th Anniversary, a Virtual Program from Dover Public Library on September 8 at 6:30 PM

By Press release submission | Aug 31, 2021

Dan Holdridge knows he is lucky to be alive. On September 11, 2001 he was standing only ten feet away from the blast of a commercial airliner crashing into the Pentagon.

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City of Dover: City lifts mandatory water restrictions, officials still urge water conservation

By Press release submission | Aug 31, 2021

Effective today, Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, City Manager J. Michael Joyal, Jr., rescinded the mandatory, citywide ban on outdoor water use implemented on June 30, 2021.

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City of Dover: Dover's Open Lands Committee partners with First Light Habitats for pollinator talk

By Press release submission | Aug 31, 2021

Dover's Open Lands Committee and First Light Habitats will hold "Places for Pollinators: Creating habitat for bees, butterflies and hummingbirds" on Saturday, Sept. 11, from 9 to 11 a.m.

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Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Lee stagnates at one in week ending Aug. 28

By Strafford News | Aug 31, 2021

There were no new teachers in Lee who signed the pledge in week ending Aug. 28, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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No new teachers in Durham sign pledge in week ending Aug. 28 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Strafford News | Aug 30, 2021

There were no new teachers in Durham who signed the pledge in week ending Aug. 28, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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Trails Committee Meeting on September 1

By Press release submission | Aug 29, 2021

Trails Committee Meeting on September 1.

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Energy & Climate Committee on September 1

By Press release submission | Aug 29, 2021

Energy & Climate Committee on September 1.

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Conservation Commission on September 2

By Press release submission | Aug 29, 2021

Conservation Commission on September 2.

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Transfer Station on September 4

By Press release submission | Aug 29, 2021

The Transfer Station opens on the last Saturday in April and closes on the third Saturday in November. Monthly hours are 9:00am – 4:00pm on 1st & 3rd Saturdays, as well as 4:00pm to dusk on the 2nd Wednesdays.

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Planning Board - Planning Technical Review Committee on September 2

By Press release submission | Aug 29, 2021

Planning Board - Planning Technical Review Committee on September 2.

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Planning Board Meeting Agenda on September 7

By Press release submission | Aug 29, 2021

Planning Board Meeting Agenda on September 7.

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School Crossing Guards needed for upcoming school year

By Press release submission | Aug 29, 2021

The City of Rochester is looking for dedicated part-time Crossing Guards to join our Police Department.

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City lifts mandatory water restrictions, officials still urge water conservation

By Press release submission | Aug 29, 2021

Effective today, Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, City Manager J. Michael Joyal, Jr., rescinded the mandatory, citywide ban on outdoor water use implemented on July 1, 2021.

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Rochester needle exchange raises fears. Leaders say they get it, but it saves lives

By Press release submission | Aug 29, 2021

Centers for Disease Control data indicate needle exchange programs save lives and reduce the spread of disease.