Mark LaFlamme: The sad and mysterious death of Jason Lavoie

Street Talk: Some deaths hit particularly hard in the local community and this was one of those from the start. And the sad news was compounded a great deal by the inexplicable nature of Lavoie's death. 

How homeless people are counted in Maine

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has provided data since 2007, based on estimates from service providers who seek to count people in homeless shelter, people in communities without shelter and more considerations.

Homeless in Maine: Record-setting estimates come as winter’s bite threatens the vulnerable

Escalating costs for housing, food and fuel have officials especially concerned as cold weather sets in and as estimates grow for people unable to find stable housing.

Range ponds’ water quality draws capacity crowd in Poland

Spruce Mountain school furnace temporarily out of oil

CMP restores power across Androscoggin County after Wednesday night storm

Fallen trees took out power lines Wednesday night.

Career Resource Fair for paper mill workers, public postponed in Livermore Falls

The Department of Labor will reschedule closer to Pixelle mill closing next spring.

Gowell’s Shop ‘n Save in Greene plans grand opening Friday

The new 25,000 square foot store was built next to the old one on Route 202.

Jay to be part of joint committee to discuss possibly charging Livermore Falls for fire service calls

The committee would consist of two selectpersons from Jay, Livermore and Livermore Falls, town managers and fire department representatives to discuss the increase in mutual aid calls.

Mark LaFlamme: Justin Butterfield’s dark night of the soul