Mechanic Falls Council rejects moratorium on alternative energy projects

The vote was 3-1 against banning commercial developments.

COVID case rates in central, western Maine continue to rise, but remain below masking recommendation threshold

Seven cases of the delta variant recorded in Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties since April.

Photo: Father and son rebuilding race car after speedway rollover

Cody Merrill rolled his car four times and landed upside down during a Friday night race at Oxford Plains Speedway.

Photo Album: Roller ski racers on a roll

Racers from all over competed Friday during the Good Times Roll roller ski race at the Cumberland Fairgrounds.

Spruce Mountain Blues Bash to be held at Jay ski area

Several award-winning musicians to perform at inaugural event Aug. 6-7.

Jay to hire appraiser for valuation of hydroelectric facilities

Two of the four facilities on the Androscoggin River are in Jay and there is one each in Livermore and Livermore Falls.

Police: Car involved in collision did not yield right-of-way in crash with dump truck in Wilton

All but one passenger who had been trapped in the car has been released from the hospital, police Chief Heidi Wilcox said.

Chef drops high-pressure kitchen to make innovative ice creams at Sabbathday Lake

Proposal would merge Lewiston-Auburn 911, Androscoggin County dispatch agencies under county control

Some details still need to be finalized, but if approved by the Androscoggin County Commission, the change could happen as soon as July 1, 2022.

Sabattus bakery owner looking to sell business: ‘Will NOT sell to a grouchy person’

The owner of Front Porch Bakery writes the business for sale to someone with the right attitude.