Striking Maine gold: Prospectors say they live for the ‘thrill of discovery’

Western Maine is known for its pure but elusive gold. 'You never know,' said one prospector. '(But) when you find a nugget, it's pretty darn exciting.'

Photos: Frocking under the wire bridge

New Portland woman relaxes in the Carrabassett River as her grandchildren swim.

Local students graduate from State University of New York

Photos: Rest break in Farmington

Morgan Twombly, 22, and her boyfriend, AJ Woodhouse, 22, both of New Portland, enjoy the weather while exercising.

Maine Community College System lists 2022 students of year

Local students include Graca Muzela of Auburn, Julia Noel of Sabattus and Kristin Wallaker of New Portland.

Two girls seriously hurt in snowmobile crash were supervised at the time, official says

A person was monitoring the children, ages 9 and 10, as they rode Friday without helmets and hit trees in New Portland.

10-year-old injured in snowmobile crash released from Portland hospital

One of the two girls seriously injured Friday in New Portland was released by Maine Medical Center, but the other remains hospitalized there.

Two children seriously injured in Somerset County snowmobile crash

The girls, 9 and 10, were taken by LifeFlight to Maine Medical Center in Portland after the crash, officials said.

Quilt trail continues across Somerset, Franklin counties

New Portland, Litchfield women injured in Coplin Plantation crash

It is believed Julie Hunt, 59, of New Portland suffered a medical event when her car left Route 16 and struck a tree.