Wendell Strout wasn’t just Lewiston’s animal control officer, Mark LaFlamme writes. He was an animal protector, a character and an adventure waiting to happen.
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Wreaths a carefully crafted art form at Bethel farm
Alyssa Howe Freeman will make about 60 balsam wreaths this season at How Family Farm on Intervale Road.
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Trump’s ‘seditious behavior’ message was grossly underplayed | Letter
Seriously? The headline and article “Trump: Democrats’ message to military ‘seditious behavior’ punishable by death” was on Page 3 of the Nov. 21 paper? That should have been front page news, in bold letters. The president of the United Sates is suggesting members of Congress should be killed for stating facts and supporting the military […]
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Federal government releases nearly $40M in heating assistance for Mainers
Funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP, had been delayed for weeks by the federal government shutdown.
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Struck by Ken Burns’ ‘The American Revolution’ | Letter
While watching the Ken Burns production “The American Revolution,” a salient and very strong narrative keeps coming through the series. That is, how far we have gotten away from the original intent of the fight for democracy. It is good to be reminded that the one of the objects of our “original discontent” was we […]
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With first major snowfall, Saddleback set to open for skiing and riding Friday
Maine’s third-largest ski mountain will start the season with top-to-bottom skiing and riding available on at least 8 trails.
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Live updates: Maine’s first major snow of season closes schools, leads to crashes across state
More than 5 inches had accumulated in much of southern, central and western Maine by Tuesday evening, when the heaviest snow was expected to fall.
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Picking out the perfect fresh Christmas tree a seasonal family affair
With the Christmas season well under way, area greenhouses and tree farms are welcoming customers to choose a precut tree or chop down their own.
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Farmington skatepark on its way toward revamp with new round of federal funding
The Select Board approved funding to rebuild the Dragon’s Nest at Hippach Field with $110,000 in federal support.
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Housing in Rumford is growing, as is its appeal, town manager says
121 units of additional housing will be available within 60 days and more is coming.