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Government shutdown won't halt SNAP benefits in Oct.. But

SNAP benefits won’t be issued for November due to government shutdown

Officials say Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will not be issued for November due to the ongoing federal government shutdown.

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Nearly 170,000 Mainers won’t receive SNAP benefits in November due to government shutdown

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States warn SNAP benefits may stop in November if shutdown continues

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Food pantries prepare as government shutdown will cause SNAP benefits to end in November

It's a double blow for SNAP recipients.

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Georgia SNAP recipients say they won’t receive funds if government doesn’t open by November

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Shutdown could halt SNAP benefits for millions, states say

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Will SNAP Benefits Be Delayed Due to Government Shutdown?

“SNAP has funding available for benefits and operations through the month of October. However, if the current lapse in appropriations continues, there will be insufficient funds to pay full November ...

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SNAP could run out of funding by November if government shutdown doesn't end, leaving millions vulnerable

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Food banks brace for strain as shutdown halts SNAP benefits

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U.S. Drought Monitor: 'Extreme' drought spreading in Maine, battle with historic dry spell continues

"Extreme" drought conditions have expanded since the last update, with most of Maine still in "severe" drought, impacting wells and crop yields.

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Maine Agricultural Trades Show returns to Augusta in January

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. AUGUSTA — The 2025 Maine Agricultural Trades Show is set to return to the Augusta Civic Center, 76 Community Drive, Sunday through ...

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Celebrate Real Maine agriculture at the 34th Maine Open Farm Day on Sunday, July 23

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Christmas trees resilient through Maine's drought and ready for harvest

MAINE, USA — Tree farm owners said their trees will be ready for harvest in a few weeks, despite a significant drought this year. Matt Quinn, the owner of Quinn's Tree Farm in Cornville and the president of the Maine Christmas Trees Association, said the drought has been a "significant inconvenience."

Howland residents voice their concerns on rat infestation

Howland hosted a board of selectmen meeting Monday night where the subject of conversation was the town’s ongoing rat problem.

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Maine’s agricultural fairs through the lens of Mainebiz contributing photographer Jim Neuger

Farming, forestry and fishing — the three Fs of agriculture — make up a tiny slice of Maine’s commercial life, generating 1.3% of the state’s economic output. Small potatoes, as it were, but higher than the nationwide average of 0.9%. Whatever the ...

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'Broadcasting' has its roots in agriculture. Here's how it made its way into media

The word 'broadcasting' dates back centuries, and originally described a method of sowing seeds. But it took on a new meaning with the rise of radio in the 1920s.

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Former governor's home added to list of 'Maine's Most Endangered Historic Places'

The nonprofit Maine Preservation has added four properties to its Most Endangered Historic Places list, including the Governor Abner Coburn House in Skowhegan.