Fears of tainted candy, organized parties appear to be behind the decline.
2019
Justice Department review of Russia probe now a criminal inquiry
A U.S. attorney is examining what led the U.S. to open a counterintelligence investigation into the Trump campaign.
Lewiston rolls out ‘sand for seniors’ program
With winter approaching, Lewiston Public Works is offering to deliver a bucket of sand to seniors for treating icy walkways.
Influx of students with special needs means more staff in RSU 73
Regional School Unit 73 directors voted Thursday to hire one educational technician each for the primary and middle schools.
Field hockey: Avery Sevigny hat trick paces Mountain Valley in C North quarter
Sevigny scores three goals as Falcons advance to semifinals with win over Orono.
After withdrawal, Trump shifts focus to Syria oil fields
The president stirs fresh criticism with a tweet suggesting it’s time for Kurds to ‘start heading to the Oil Region.’
Freeport doctor starts online clinic to fend off Lyme disease
The option is a way for Maine patients to have a tick bite evaluated for potential risk within 48 hours of the bite.
Field hockey: Mt. Blue dismisses bothersome Brunswick in quarterfinals
Senior Molly Harmon scores back-to-back first-half goals and picks up an assist in the Cougars’ 3-0 victory over the Dragons in a Class A North field hockey quarterfinal.
Field hockey: Julia Mooney powers Oak Hill in playoff win over Lisbon
Freshman forward scores two goals and has two assists for Raiders.
Field hockey: Cony responds in Class A North quarterfinal win over Oxford Hills
No. 3 Rams hold off late Viking rally to advance to regional semifinals.