Deaths of central and western Maine residents related to COVID-19 continue to decline

State health officials last reported that a resident or Androscoggin or Oxford counties dying from COVID-19 last week. And in Franklin County, it's been nearly a month since a resident there died from the disease.

The heat wave crashes over Lewiston-Auburn as temperatures spike and cooling centers open

In Lewiston-Auburn, temperatures hit at least 91 degrees Monday, prompting a warning from the National Weather Service that conditions could be dangerous for some people.

Farmers, home gardeners: Beware of invasive insects

Spotted lantern fly and marmorated stink bug have not been found in this area yet, but others such as Swede midge and leek moth have.

‘I’ve never lived through anything like this in my life’: 5 area nurses reflect on being a nurse during the pandemic

For the second year in a row, National Nurses Week has taken on a renewed meaning as the COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the role that nurses play in patients’ lives at their most vulnerable moments.

Walk-in appointments, new mobile vaccination clinic coming to Lewiston-Auburn

The mass vaccination clinic at the Auburn Mall will begin accepting walk-in visits and a new mobile vaccination clinic in Lewiston is launching Friday.

Wilton reviews zoning, marijuana ordinance proposals

The board will hold a public hearing on May 20 regarding proposed ordinance changes.

RSU 9 Board of Directors agenda

Livermore board to decide town meeting format April 26

Selectpersons debate public gathering vs. voting at the polls.

Winds leave thousands without power in tri-county area

Oxford County was hit hardest with nearly 6,500 customers by late morning.

Franklin County’s high-speed internet question — will residents pay to bring service to town?

Carthage, Weld, Temple, Wilton and Perkins and Washington townships face that question at town meetings over the next several months. All six need to agree to make a proposed $10 million project a go.