Maine fire towers: Vigilance, history, and views to last a lifetime

Of 155 fire towers once standing in Maine, two are still active and 15 are open to the public, offering a sense of a watchman's life. 'You couldn’t ask for an office with a better view.'

Maine fire towers: By the numbers

15 of the 55 towers still standing are open to the public, including 3 in Franklin and Oxford counties.

State terminates 15 contractors as talks continue on refund of software project spending

The move will save the state about $206,000 a month, state officials say, as implementation of a more than $50 million state payroll and human resources system upgrade remains in limbo.

‘Great American Buy Local Day’ set

Maine organizations receive grants to further help youth

Creative aging programs receive $60,000 from arts commission

Agency seeks partner organizations to host AmeriCorps members

Arts commission awards $127,000 in COVID relief

Applications open for agricultural development grants

MaineCF reaches $500 million milestone

MaineCF works to improve the quality of life for all Maine people.