The flower that saved a northern Maine community is no longer endangered
Almost a half-century after its endangered species status helped save a tiny northern Maine community, the furbish lousewort plant has
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Strong smell leads to discovery of ‘explosive concentration’ of gas in Westbrook
Westbrook officials say two buildings were evacuated while Unitil crews repaired the gas leak Read More
Read MoreLooking Back on May 17
100 Years Ago: 1923 Thomas Paradis of Lewiston has made several good catches at Lake Auburn this spring. His largest salmon
Read MoreHomeless encampment in Bayside neighborhood removed by City of Portland
Last week, city manager Danielle West said the encampment poses a health risk to both its residents and the surrounding
Read MoreLawmakers to consider new tribal casino bill
Rep. Ben Collings of Portland introduced the bill as a placeholder intended to keep a tribal gambling proposal in the
Read MoreResidents give preliminary approval to $29.6 million Fairfield-area school district budget
The budget now moves to a referendum vote June 13 for residents of Albion, Benton, Clinton and Fairfield.Read More
Read More‘I want him to come home’: Search for Windham man continues, dog found wandering North Yarmouth
A mother’s worst nightmare. Patty Jackson’s son, Alex Jackson, has not been seen in four days. Read More
Read MoreFranklin County commissioners award contracts for heat pumps, grading and raking
The heat pumps will be installed in the Franklin County Courthouse.Read More
Read MoreLisbon awards EMS contract to local provider, orders demolition of dangerous building
The Town Council ordered the owner of a duplex at 6 Union St. to demolish the building within 45 days.
Read MoreChelsea man dies of burn injuries from fire pit
Daniel Albert, 68, sustained burns to over 45% of his body on April 6.Read More
Read MoreUMaine System grad students say they’re underpaid, look to unionize
Organizers of the University of Maine Graduate Workers Union want to remedy what they say are poor pay and benefits,
Read MoreAuburn votes down proposed credit enhancement agreement with developer of Stable Ridge
Officials said they were concerned about setting a precedent for future private development.Read More
Read MoreOxford County to preserve, digitize road records dating from 1805
Commissioners agreed to spend up to $26,000 to preserve seven books.Read More
Read MoreNewport home destroyed in fire, no injuries reported
A multi-family home was destroyed in a fire Monday, but residents were able to evacuate and no one was injured,
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