Lawmakers urged to increase funding to protect Maine’s many lakes

Environmentalists hail plan to allocate $18 million in additional funds to boost water quality projects for Maine's lakes

Appeal on Livermore road plowing to be heard Wednesday by Androscoggin commissioners

Attorney Ron Guay has requested a review pertaining to a Nov. 3, 2022, vote taken by Livermore selectpersons to snowblow the town's section of Wyman Road.

Police arrest 17-year-old after the shooting of his brother in North Jay

The boy was charged with Class B aggravated assault and taken to Long Creek Youth Development Center in South Portland.

Lisbon police seek suspect in Sunday night shooting

A Main Street home was shot at Sunday night and police are searching for a suspect, officials said Monday.

Jay approves $5.86 million municipal budget

The proposal will go to public hearing at 6 p.m. March 13 at the Spruce Mountain Elementary School gym.

Photo: Winter on winter

State panel backs creation of new rail trail between Auburn and Portland

Rail Use Advisory Council endorses a 26-mile path for bicycles and pedestrians along an unused rail corridor.

Photo: Raising the ice fishing flag

Winter Fest makes first post-COVID return to Lisbon

Dog sledding, snowshoeing and good winter fun returned to Beaver Park in Lisbon on Saturday. On hiatus since the beginning of the pandemic, Winter Fest was a welcome retreat for families around the area.

Turner-based school board keeping ‘Gender Queer’ in high school library

A controversial book about gender and sexual identity will remain available to students at Leavitt Area High School after a 5-3 vote by Maine School Administrative District 52 directors.