How to find a feast in fields and forests

Wild rice, fiddleheads, acorns, berries, sunchoke and groundnuts are just some of the many edibles — when prepared properly — available in Maine to anyone willing to look for them. And advocates say the benefits go beyond good health and your pocketbook.

National POW/MIA Recognition Day observed with changes

Changes were made to the planned observance due to weather conditions and the recent fire on Maui, Hawaii.

Photos: National POW/MIA Recognition Day observed in Jay

The local observance was held in two parts this year due to Hurricane Lee with wreaths placed at the POW/MIA monument next to Riley Road in Jay, with the remainder of the program held at VFW Post 3335, 64 Jewell St. in Jay.

First day of school in Peru

The RSU 56 school has approximately 355 students enrolled this fall, Principal Charlie Swan said.

North Carolina woman dies from her injuries in Canton crash

Jill Larocque of Greenville, North Carolina, was a passenger in a vehicle involved in a head-on collision Friday on Route 108 in Canton.

Canton selectmen authorize money for Canton Mountain Road repairs

Money to pay for flood damage road repairs will come from the town’s undesignated fund balance.

Canton man sentenced for asking minor for sexually explicit image

Dale Carr sent a photo of his penis to an uncover agent who was posing as a 13-year-old in a chatroom designed for children.

Photo: Blindly obeying orders in Canton

Canton selectmen choose new website designer, approve test wells

Canton Lake Days celebration set for Aug. 12