Participants at the Boston Tea Party will have commemorative markers placed on graves in Jay

James Starr (1740-1830) and Jonathan Parker (1728-1801) participated in the Boston Tea Party on Dec. 13, 1773 in Boston, Massachusetts.

Photo: Buying pumpkins by the pound in Minot

Boston Post Cane awarded to Minot centenarian

Family and friends help the town recognize Martha Bartlett as its oldest resident during a 100th birthday celebration at Poland Springs Resort.

Poland selectmen to consider increasing all property valuations

A flat rate increase in assessed value was suggested by the town’s assessor at Wednesday night’s Select Board meeting

Androscoggin County Budget Committee begins deliberations

The Androscoggin County board made no cuts during Wednesday's meeting.

Turner, Paris high schools to host Maine Supreme Court arguments

Students will be able to ask the lawyers questions after the cases are heard.

Lisbon School Committee receptive to proposed dress code changes

The Student Voice Committee suggests relaxing rules on shirt length and hats.

Two women injured in head-on collision in Poland

Circumstances of the crash are still under investigation by the Androscoggin County Sheriff's Office.

Odors from a polluted Androscoggin River used to peel paint off houses

The river's staggering stench in days past defied description, though many tried in newspapers, politics and even poetry.

The Androscoggin River has been an ever-changing resource

A quick overview of the river that made the growth of Lewiston and Auburn possible.