Looking Back on Aug. 18
100 Years Ago: 1923 More than 60 Journal newsboys took a plunge in the Auburn “Y” swimming-pool Friday afternoon. 50
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Food banks join effort to end hunger in state by 2030
The Governor’s Office of Policy Innovation and the Future has convened a committee of 40 permanent members who will work
Read MoreAroostook community bans turning storefronts into apartments
FORT FAIRFIELD, Maine — When new entrepreneurs come knocking, Fort Fairfield wants to make sure the town has enough space to
Read MoreDown East meteorite inspires a supernatural horror tale
When word got out that on April 8 a large meteorite fell from the sky and landed somewhere in far
Read MoreGreat Falls Balloon Festival expected to draw 100,000 to Lewiston
LEWISTON, Maine — Hot air balloons will fly high over Lewiston and Auburn. It’s all part of the beloved Great
Read MoreStuff a bus to help Maine students
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Read MorePolice urge surrender of more than 2 dozen cats found in filthy Auburn home
AUBURN, Maine — Police say they’re investigating after complaints there are dozens of cats in one Auburn home. More than
Read MoreLewiston man’s Civil War letters ‘a witness to some of our nation’s most important moments of history’
George Nye may be the only soldier who rose from private to general.Read More
Read MoreOTIS Federal Credit Union hosting “Totes for Teachers” giveaway on Friday, August 25th
JAY — In response to local educators’ back-to-school needs, OTIS Federal Credit Union will be hosting a “Totes for Teachers”
Read MoreMt. Blue School District Bus Run Schedule for 2023-2024
FARMINGTON – The Mt. Blue Regional School District has announced the bus runs for School Year 2023-2024. Students should be
Read MorePhoto Album: The balloons put on a show despite being grounded
The Great Falls Balloon Festival canceled Friday morning’s launch due to weather but some crews inflated their hot air balloons
Read MoreAroostook photographer unleashes the warrior within women
MONTICELLO, Maine — Portrait photographer Nanette Faye Gordon breaks stereotypes and celebrates the wisdom, creativity and beauty of women older
Read MoreVideo: Great Falls Balloon Festival still expects to launch Friday evening
The 2023 Great Falls Balloon Festival has scheduled to a second launch at 6 p.m. Friday from Simard-Payne Memorial Park.Read
Read MoreVideo: Actually one balloon did lift off the ground
Cuddles the Teddy Bear goes for a ride during 2023 Great Falls Balloon FestivalRead More
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