Mechanic Falls town council approves amendments to land-use ordinances

The council also approved the application for a new marijuana retail facility.

Lewiston Public Library to host dinner, talk, musical performance for healing

Lewiston Public Library will welcome community members Tuesday to a dinner, talk and musical performance by Pihcintu Multinational Children’s Chorus. The event is geared toward the healing and sense of community in the aftermath of the Oct. 25 mass shooting.

Photos: Casting for trout

Camper burns in Turner; police investigate possible arson

Witnesses said it appeared a young woman started the fire and then fled on foot, saying somebody was after her. Police later located the woman along with her boyfriend.

Photo: Holiday lights in Livermore Falls

Jocelyn Mosher-Collins of Vienna and some of her family hang decorations on Monday night at the Livermore Falls Gazebo.

Ferry Road home lost to fire in Lisbon

Lisbon Fire Department responded with five other area departments Monday for a fire at 227 Ferry Road, officials said. The home was a total loss, but was unoccupied and no one was injured.

Maine apple growers hurt by 50% loss, insurance inequities

Immediately after the harvest season finishes, growers begin filing claims and insurance adjusters come visit farms in person to verify the crop losses growers have reported.

Lisbon councilors extend ambulance contract, reactivate Public Safety Committee

Councilors were considering a few options for its ambulance service but ultimately decided to extend its current contract.

Livermore Falls looking for one more volunteer to serve on substation design committee

Under Fire Rescue Chief Nathan Guptill, the firefighter roster has grown to 23 members including five junior firefighters.

Poland board updated on library design changes

The alterations will not change the size of the library’s expansion or affect the intended larger children’s section.