Community briefs July 1

Easy one-pot rice and beans

Variations on rice and beans are popular in many cultures around the world. This recipe was so quick, easy, and delicious and dirtied only one pot.

Education briefs June 24

Jeffrey L. Robbins

THOMASTON — Jeffrey L. Robbins, 58, of Thomaston, passed away unexpectedly and peacefully in his sleep May 1, 2021.

Time to go back to the doctor

Senate enacts Maxmin’s criminal justice reform bill

On June 18, the Senate enacted a bill from Sen. Chloe Maxmin, D-Nobleboro, to help people guilty of low-level crimes contribute to their communities, rather than serve jail time.

Arthur T. Farnham

VINALHAVEN — Arthur T. ‘Russ’ Farnham passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at his Vinalhaven home Friday, June 18, 2021, with his loving partner and young son by his side. He was 44.

Hunger Free America tour makes stop in Rockland June 28

Ending Hunger National Tour Visits Maine: Conversations and actions in ending hunger from coast to coast offered for the public at AIO Food Pantry in Rockland.

Wendell W. Ware Sr.

The long view on Long Creek