Fire at Ambition Brewing in Wilton ruled accidental
Officials say the fire originated beneath the building and was caused by ongoing renovation work.
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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.
Fall field trip guide takes learning across western Maine and beyond
Western Maine and destinations across the state offer fall field trips exploring history, science, agriculture, wildlife, the arts and Maine’s changing landscape.
A guide to boba in western Maine | Column
Boba, the Taiwanese drink known for its chewy tapioca pearls and wide range of flavors, is now available at several businesses across western Maine and in ready-to-drink and make-at-home forms at major retailers.
Ready to pick your own fruits and berries? Western Maine farms are open.
Western Maine has a varied selection of PYO farm offerings from blueberries to cranberries and, of course, apples.
Reader seeks cookbook from Wilton Blueberry Festival | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m in search of a cookbook from the Wilton area that was published a few years back. This was a blueberry cookbook and possibly was a centennial edition. It is spiral-bound and has blueberries on the cover. It was no doubt put together for the Blueberry Festival that takes place every August…
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.
Wilton Blueberry Festival to begin Friday, ending Saturday with fireworks over Wilson Pond
There will be food, music, games and a parade that will step off at 10 a.m. Saturday.
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.
Tensions in Wilton highlight challenges facing Maine ATVers
As ridership has grown, so have debates around trail maintenance, access and rider behavior.
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news from surrounding communities
Fall color settles over Prescott Field in Farmington
Peak foliage surrounds Prescott Field in Farmington on Oct. 2 as autumn color spreads across western Maine.
‘Beatles’ in Lewiston, ‘Dead’ in Bath, wife carrying in Newry, THE fair in Fryeburg, and more | Get out
Here are highlights of things to do in the area in the next week.
UMF to screen Maine mockumentary ‘Canoe Dig It?’
Filmmaker Samuel Dunning will screen his mockumentary “Canoe Dig It?” Oct. 15 at the University of Maine at Farmington, followed by a question-and-answer session.
Special education needs growing more complex, Farmington schools find
The 10-town district is expanding specialized programs, staffing and training as it sees more students with autism, health impairments and intensive support needs.
Farmington library launches seed exchange
Farmington Public Library is collecting donated garden seeds for a new program that will make them available free to local library cardholders next spring.
Kingfield to hold election for vacant Select Board seat
In December, voters will elect a fifth member to the board, after two meetings’ worth of debate.
Kingfield weighs pros and cons of leaving 4-town school district
Community members discussed the pros and cons of withdrawal from MSAD 58, including the future of Mt. Abram High School and Kingfield Elementary School.
Farmington balances tax rate, TIF and abatement risk
Farmington sets property tax rate at $12.07 per $1,000 of assessed value and selectmen agree to put funds aside for Downtown TIF and abatements.
The Declaration of Independence in Farmington, Walt Whitman in Lewiston, Five for Fighting in Gardiner | Get Out
Here are highlights of things to do in the area in the next week.
Red, yellow and gold paint the Sandy River in Phillips
Fall colors are near their peak in the Rangeley region.
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