Several central Maine farmers among those honored for speaking out against PFAS contamination

The farmers who received the Paul Birdsall Award from Maine Farmland Trust have been impacted by PFAS contamination and have spoken publicly about their experiences and advocated for more financial support for fellow farmers.

Unity-based farmers, gardeners group improves database

Unity-based association to hold Farmer to Farmer Conference Nov. 5-7

Photos: Unity hosts Common Ground Country Fair

The Common Ground Country Fair, an annual celebration of rural living that features live speakers and exhibits for all ages, welcomed members of the community Sunday in Unity. The fair emphasizes vibrant communities, sustainable living and local economies. Organic agriculture is a primary focus. Photos by Morning Sentinel photojournalist Rich Abrahamson.

Business is brisk as Amish market in Unity picks up where it left off prior to fire

The Amish Community Market and Bakery reopened last week with a few changes, including those made in the interest of fire prevention.

Amish market in Unity reopens just 9 months after it was destroyed in fire

The Amish Community Market and Bakery first opened in 2010 and had become a popular business in the region before it was leveled by flames in January.

Police: Unity woman, 93, killed in single-vehicle crash in Albion

Officials believe Elva M. LaPointe suffered a medical issue while driving Monday morning, causing her car to veer off the road and flip onto its roof.

Some customers irked by UniTel’s decision to end email service

Officials with UniTel, the regional telecommunications company with offices in Unity, say the decision was necessary to realign services as the company works to remain competitive in an evolving industry.

Unity man arrested following standoff at Montville home

Aaron Nickerson, 47, is facing 10 charges, including domestic violence terrorizing, and was being held without bail Friday after the standoff earlier this week, according to the Waldo County Sheriff's Office.

Neighborhood redemption centers becoming less common as their numbers decline

Dozens of the centers have closed over the last two years in Maine, a reflection of the difficulty in finding workers and also rising costs that nibble away at razor-thin profit margins.