Champions from 15 Maine counties will compete for the chance to represent the state at the Scripps National Spelling Bee and you’re invited to watch.
2019
Posted inNation / World
Obama officials failed to focus as fentanyl burned its way across America
Despite mounting deaths and warnings, the administration did not take extraordinary measures to confront an extraordinary crisis, experts say.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
U.S. grounds Boeing 737 jets, becoming last major country to do so
Boeing and the FAA kept saying until Wednesday morning that it was safe for the planes to fly.
Posted inMaine, Sports
Cape Elizabeth residents quickly take their fill of Beach to Beacon bibs
Registration for the general public opens Thursday morning for 4,000 slots.
Posted inBusiness
Mt. Abram Family Resort named Oxford Hills Chamber’s Business of the Month
SOUTH PARIS — The Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce Membership Committee announces that Mt. Abram Family Resort in Greenwood is the recipient of its January Business of the Month Award. Mt Abram has made great strides this season with the commitment from a group of new investors and a restructuring of its ticket pricing in […]
Posted inBusiness, News, The Buzz
When local ice cream stands are opening
A not-at-all-exhaustive roundup of greater Lewiston-Auburn-area ice cream news, because sometimes, this job is tough like that: Fielder’s Choice in Sabattus, Manchester, Brunswick and Old Orchard Beach opened March 6. (Its Auburn location is year-round.) Dairy Joys in Lewiston and Auburn have announced that they’re opening March 21. Bethany’s Ice Cream in Mechanic Falls doesn’t […]
Posted inOxford Hills
Crews battle early morning fire at Magic Lantern movie theater in Bridgton
A heating unit on the roof caught fire and caused minor damage.
Posted inOxford Hills
Fryeburg store owner sentenced to three months for theft, tax evasion
Robert Quinn, owner of Jockey Cap Country Store in Fryeburg, was sentenced to three months in jail for theft, tax evasion and failure to collect, truthfully account, or pay over such tax.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
Hundreds enjoy outdoor fun at Fire and Ice Fest
Sunny skies helped draw people to fun activities at the Fire and Ice Festival in Farmington.