Work to restore waterways in the Magalloway reaches far downstream
Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust plans to replace a number of outdated river connections and restore natural river channels across newly conserved land along the Magalloway River.
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Voters reject Turner land purchase for school district for second time in 5 months
Greene, Leeds and Turner opposed the offer to purchase 18.8 acres for $500,000 by a combined vote of 835-353.
40 miles for 40 acres: Maryland minister walks from Brunswick to Augusta for reparations
Maine is the 9th state in Rev. Dr. Robert Turner’s nationwide initiative seeking reparations for the descendants of enslaved Africans.
UMaine, Thomas College announce scholarships for Alfond Grant recipients
The Alfond Grant Program has awarded a $500 grant to every child born in Maine since 2013 and now, those recipients are eligible for new scholarships from 2 Maine institutions.
‘Beatles’ in Lewiston, ‘Dead’ in Bath, wife carrying in Newry, THE fair in Fryeburg, and more | Get out
Here are highlights of things to do in the area in the next week.
Rumford to make changes to solid waste collection
Public hearing will take place on Oct. 15.
Auburn residents to vote on Flock camera ban in March
The City Council set the date for a referendum to decide if automatic license plate recognition cameras have a place on the city’s streets.
Rumford Hospital celebrates 100 years of healthcare
Volunteers and staff talked about the history of the hospital and how far its come in the community.
Fire at Ambition Brewing in Wilton ruled accidental
Officials say the fire originated beneath the building and was caused by ongoing renovation work.
Standish man dies in Gray excavator accident
Authorities identified the worker as 61-year-old John Woodman, a longtime employee at Shaw Brothers Construction.
Winthrop, Monmouth move toward merging police forces
Winthrop councilors OK’d the proposal and will appoint 3 residents to serve on a Joint Police Commission with Monmouth residents to help create a formal merger plan.
None of the suspended nurses at CMMC in Lewiston have been reinstated
Union officials said they were premature in announcing that one of the 20 nurses suspended amid a unionizing effort had been allowed back to work.
Special education needs growing more complex, Farmington schools find
The 10-town district is expanding specialized programs, staffing and training as it sees more students with autism, health impairments and intensive support needs.
Black Mountain increases snowmaking capacity for upcoming winter season
The small but popular resort has gone from 4 to 51 snowguns in 23 years, with more expected.
Monochrome sunset in Sumner mutes fall colors
Foliage in western Maine is expected to peak by mid-October, and so far it has exceeded expectations following a mostly dry summer.
Haunted trails and trunk-or-treats: Western Maine readies for Halloween fun
Communities across Western Maine are gearing up for Halloween with haunted attractions, costume events, trunk-or-treats and other seasonal activities for all ages.
Norway commits 2026 property taxes over citizens’ objections
Angry taxpayers continued to hammer Norway officials about the town’s wavering response to its property revaluation.
‘Gone silent’: Rumford church replaces old pipe organ with digital model
The Estey pipe organ had become increasingly difficult and expensive to repair before a catastrophic failure 2 years ago.
Jay generator journey loses steam as ‘super oversize’ load stops in Oxford
The transport was expected to take two days to travel from Jay to South Portland, but it will actually be on the road for a week.
Treat Memorial Library book sale draws festival crowd
Treat Memorial Library’s annual book sale drew a steady stream of visitors Sept. 26 during the Apple Pumpkin Festival in Livermore Falls.
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