Farm stands in Jay, Livermore, Livermore Falls and Chesterville are offering late-summer produce alongside apples, pumpkins, cider, baked goods and other early fall favorites.
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Take in the views from these western Maine lookout towers
Explore Maine’s outdoors from 5 fire towers on mountains in Oxford, Franklin and Somerset counties.
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Fall field trip guide takes learning across western Maine and beyond
Western Maine and destinations across the state offer fall field trips exploring history, science, agriculture, wildlife, the arts and Maine’s changing landscape.
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A guide to boba in western Maine | Column
Boba, the Taiwanese drink known for its chewy tapioca pearls and wide range of flavors, is now available at several businesses across western Maine and in ready-to-drink and make-at-home forms at major retailers.
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Ready to pick your own fruits and berries? Western Maine farms are open.
Western Maine has a varied selection of PYO farm offerings from blueberries to cranberries and, of course, apples.
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Tee up the rest of summer at western Maine golf courses
Western Maine offers everything from informal par-3 layouts and historic nine-hole clubs to full 18-hole mountain courses.
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This guide will help you paddle your way through western Maine
From rentals on Wilson Lake to delivered boats in Rangeley and shuttle-supported river trips in Bethel, western Maine offers several ways to paddle without owning a kayak, canoe or stand-up paddleboard.
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Oxford Hills spring athletes, coaches recognized
Fifteen athletes and coaches have been honored on the 2026 Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference list.
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Rumford YMCA day camp serves up life lessons and fun in its first year
Field trips to the YMCA of Lewiston-Auburn and mornings at Inland Woods + Trails have packed campers’ days.
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Rumford voters approve money for Park and Recreation office, garage
The former building sustained an estimated $2 million damage, including equipment, in a December 2023 flood.