Haunted trails and trunk-or-treats: Western Maine readies for Halloween fun
Communities across Western Maine are gearing up for Halloween with haunted attractions, costume events, trunk-or-treats and other seasonal activities for all ages.
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Tracks displayed at old Gilead train station
The Gilead station is the oldest known railroad depot in Maine and has been moved twice.
Western Maine gravel riders find adventure, community and a reason to slow down
Gravel bike riding combines elements of road and mountain-bike cycling over unpaved roads — and seeing where the path leads.
Bethel Library director to move to Ireland after 4 years
One of Kelcy Arciga’s many accomplishments was increasing patron visits by 73%.
Upton elects 3 new town officials, but no town clerk
No one ran for the position so another special town meeting will be necessary.
Voters in Waterford, Harrison to decide on school closure Nov. 3
Maine School Administrative District 17’s board of directors moved to permanently close Waterford’s elementary school last year, but voters can choose to reopen it.
Oxford County deputies file retaliation complaints against sheriff under the Maine Whistleblowers Protection Act
The complaints alleging retaliation were filed with the Maine Human Rights Commission on Aug. 28, which will conduct an investigation of the allegations in a confidential process that could take…
Bethel-area towns say housing, broadband among areas to work together
The select boards from Bethel, Newry, Greenwood and Woodstock met Sept. 14 to talk about ways the towns can collaborate.
Bethel, Woodstock mulling data center moratoriums
The Bethel town manager said the idea came about not from any actual plans for a data center but from a general concern.
Woodstock officials drafting rules for short-term rentals
The ordinance would include guidance on fire safety for rentals less than 30 days, the Select Board said.
Woodstock writer helps kids cope with fears
Elizabeth Klose Hartford has created a series of children’s books that help kids learn how to handle scary experiences.
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.
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.
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.
Bethel laundromat owner seeks discount from town on sewer fees
Michael Bean says 5% to 17% of water at coin laundries is left in clothes when they come out of the washing machine and evaporates in the dryer. He believes…
Hanover Town Office gets energy-efficient upgrade
A Community Resilience Partnership Grant from the state provided the money to make the upgrade.
New stickers ready for Hanover, Newry, Bethel transfer station users
Each sticker will include the vehicle’s license plate number and must be displayed on the driver’s side window. Stickers are valid for two years and will be color-coded.
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