Pumpkin season takes root in Wayne
Pumpkins across Maine are ready for harvest as October gets underway.
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Jay home ready for peak foliage, Halloween celebrations
Western Maine is at peak foliage and at least one Jay household already has a spooky crowd waiting for Halloween.
Fire at Ambition Brewing in Wilton ruled accidental
Officials say the fire originated beneath the building and was caused by ongoing renovation work.
Spruce Mountain field hockey defeats Lisbon in C South battle
The Phoenix score a 1-0 victory to notch their ninth win of the season.
Workshop maps next steps for outdoor recreation in Jay region
The 2-day regional workshop identified priorities, resources and next steps for expanding outdoor recreation and strengthening connections to downtown areas in Jay, Livermore and Livermore Falls.
Haunted trails and trunk-or-treats: Western Maine readies for Halloween fun
Communities across Western Maine are gearing up for Halloween with haunted attractions, costume events, trunk-or-treats and other seasonal activities for all ages.
Jay generator journey loses steam as ‘super oversize’ load stops in Oxford
The transport was expected to take two days to travel from Jay to South Portland, but it will actually be on the road for a week.
Treat Memorial Library book sale draws festival crowd
Treat Memorial Library’s annual book sale drew a steady stream of visitors Sept. 26 during the Apple Pumpkin Festival in Livermore Falls.
Jay plans workshop on Walden solar project, possible TIF
Selectmen agreed to hold a separate workshop on the proposed development to examine a possible tax increment financing agreement, projected town revenue and questions raised by residents.
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news from surrounding communities
Livermore resident named assistant principal at Mexico middle school
Alexis Dascoulias has been in public education for most of the past 30 years.
Tee up the rest of summer at western Maine golf courses
Western Maine offers everything from informal par-3 layouts and historic nine-hole clubs to full 18-hole mountain courses.
This guide will help you paddle your way through western Maine
From rentals on Wilson Lake to delivered boats in Rangeley and shuttle-supported river trips in Bethel, western Maine offers several ways to paddle without owning a kayak, canoe or stand-up paddleboard.
Farmington boy, stepfather to conquer last of Maine’s 4,000-foot mountains Friday
Griffin Chouinard and Terry Storer drove Thursday to Baxter State Park to hike the 4,151-foot North Brother Mountain.
Employees take over Livermore Falls company; owner to be full-time writer
Main-Land Development Consultants owner Bob Berry III sold his stake to the firm’s employees.
Goddess Supreme Hair and Beauty Supply opens in Lewiston
The store offers specialized products with an eye toward wellness and sustainability.
Oxford County hydropower project would be a first for Maine
A Cianbro-backed company wants to build a pumped storage hydropower facility in Canton and Dixfield.
Farmington woman believes in power of volunteerism, civic engagement | Face Time
Rachel McClellan has involved herself and sometimes her husband in several community organizations since they moved to Farmington in 2021.
Enjoy Lewiston’s art walk, Norland’s Strawberry Day and musical events | Get out!
Things to do this week in the area.
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