An Old Town woman is being blamed for the city’s years-long rat infestation
Joann Gilbert keeps a wooden planter box filled with cracked corn in the front yard of her Old Town home
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Waterville pitches plan to buy yurts for homeless residents
The city of Waterville is considering buying 10 yurts to house homeless people this winter. The plan was pitched to
Read More4 candidates are running for 2 seats on Rockland’s city council
On Nov. 7, Rockland voters will choose from among an incumbent councilor, two former councilors, and a newcomer to elect
Read MoreKey UMaine hockey player to return for another year
University of Maine hockey left wing and assistant captain Ben Poisson had a decision to make last spring. He was
Read MoreSkowhegan Woman’s Club breaks the silence of domestic abuse with Finding Our Voices
SKOWHEGAN — The GFCW Skowhegan Woman’s Club painted the town yellow on Friday, Oct. 6 for Domestic Abuse Awareness Month,
Read MoreUMaine leading development of new state-of-the-art tool for tracking PFAS nationwide
ORONO — The emergence of toxic per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, in water supplies, farms and the environment is
Read MoreBangor has no plan for last $4.8M in pandemic relief funds
Bangor city councilors made a decision on the last of 60 applications from local organizations seeking a piece of the more
Read More2 Husson football players are leading Division III in offense
Behind the nation’s leading NCAA Division III rusher and completion percentage quarterback, the Husson University Eagles are off to a
Read MoreShort-term rentals aren’t the big culprit in Maine’s housing crisis
Some Maine cities and towns have zeroed in on short-term rentals during the housing crisis, but a study released this
Read More4-H weaving club helps youth get creative
University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is offering a Weaving SPIN (SPecial INterest) Club for youth interested in learning about the world
Read MoreBangor’s homelessness crisis is taking a toll on city residents
Bangor’s years-long homelessness crisis has instilled a sense of worry, guilt and hopelessness into the people who live, work and
Read MoreBarnswallow Books hosts public reception for Finding Our Voices library exhibit
ROCKPORT — The Rockport Community is linking hands and hearts during October’s Domestic Abuse Awareness Month, with a public reception
Read MoreBig Tech’s role in Maine’s next debate over online privacy
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Read MoreAmtrak Downeaster eyes fare increase
The Amtrak Downeaster could cost more per ride if a fare increase is approved. It would be the railway’s first
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