These Franklin County tree farms and nurseries will help you find the perfect Christmas tree to bring home for the holidays.
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More than 4 years after closing, West Paris Post Office set to open in 2026
Despite pressure from U.S. Rep. Jared Golden, the USPS has delayed the reopening of a new West Paris Post Office until ‘after the first of the year.’
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After winning a Grammy with Beyoncé, Auburn native earns another with Bad Bunny
Colin Leonard took home a Latin Grammy for master engineering the Puerto Rican superstar’s Album of the Year.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal, The Rangeley Highlander
Western Maine food pantries expand support as winter approaches
Food pantries across Franklin County are offering expanded hours, free meals and low-barrier access to help residents meet rising food needs.
Posted inMaine, News, The Maine Forecast
Winter storm warning issued as Maine braces for first major snowfall of season
Some schools were already announcing delays and cancellations, with snow expected to begin Tuesday morning and continue late into the night. At least 8 inches is in the forecast for some areas.
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6 Maine events this week include a tree lighting and the Mallett Brothers Band
Also, the Art on the Hill holiday craft fair is all weekend at the East End Community School in Portland.
Posted inCommunity, Life & Culture, Maine, News, The Bethel Citizen
Bethel rallies for yearlong celebration of America’s 250th birthday
A creative mix of films, discussions, crafts and a star-spangled Fourth of July highlight Bethel’s plans for 2026.
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A failed $1.5 million deal. Restricted roads. The small town of Freedom struggles with conflicts of interest.
A series of recall elections this year have roiled the tiny Maine town.
Posted inLetters
Similarity between Trump administration and Nazi regime is chilling | Letter
I am a 94-year-old Jewish American who still has fire left in the belly. I enlisted and served for three and a half years in the United States Marine Corps. My father was born in Odessa, Ukraine, and my mother was born in a small village near Moscow. Persecuted by pogroms, they emigrated to Canada and then […]
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Graham Platner should consider changing course | Letter
I have a dream. Graham Platner, that harbor master and oyster farmer from Sullivan who is winning hearts and minds with his lively town hall meetings around the state, could run for the soon-to-be vacant Maine 2nd District seat. I think he’d win and Congress sure could use his gutsy presence. Graham Platner for Congress! […]