Griffin Chouinard and Terry Storer drove Thursday to Baxter State Park to hike the 4,151-foot North Brother Mountain.
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Paris officials talk informally with Oxford leaders about police coverage
The Select Board directed Chief Michael Ward to restructure the department. Since then changes and costs have been vigorously challenged by taxpayers.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, The Buzz
Employees take over Livermore Falls company; owner to be full-time writer
Main-Land Development Consultants owner Bob Berry III sold his stake to the firm’s employees.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, The Buzz
Goddess Supreme Hair and Beauty Supply opens in Lewiston
The store offers specialized products with an eye toward wellness and sustainability.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, The Rangeley Highlander
Rangeley Scenic Byway Ambassador program boosted by grant supporting businesses, conservation
A Rangeley Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce Scenic Byway Ambassador offers visitors a warm welcome and a local perspective on the region’s gems.
Posted inMaine, News, Oxford Hills, The Bethel Citizen
Bethel laundromat owner seeks discount from town on sewer fees
Michael Bean says 5% to 17% of water at coin laundries is left in clothes when they come out of the washing machine and evaporates in the dryer. He believes he should receive a discount for the wastewater that never goes down the drain.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News, Outdoors, The Franklin Journal
Tensions in Wilton highlight challenges facing Maine ATVers
As ridership has grown, so have debates around trail maintenance, access and rider behavior.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Franklin, Maine, News
South Paris man dies after being hit during private fireworks display
Joseph Hennessey was “struck and killed by a projectile discharged by a mini cannon at the time of the fireworks display,” the State Police said.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, River Valley
Oxford County hydropower project would be a first for Maine
A Cianbro-backed company wants to build a pumped storage hydropower facility in Canton and Dixfield.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Franklin County reallocates $60,000 to IT budget to cover expenses related to February cyberattack
The insurance deductible was $50,000 and uncovered expenses were $9,681.81, county Administrator Amy Bernard said.