STRONG – John M. Alexander of Strong, Maine, formerly Cheshire, Conn., passed away peacefully on Nov. 9, 2025, after a courageous …
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Death Notice: John M. Alexander
Alexander, John M. 69, of Strong, formerly Cheshire, Conn., Nov. 9. Visitation, Nov. 24, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Alderson-Ford Funeral …
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Unity by Democrats will be crucial in defeating Collins | Letter
Thanks to Jake Plante for a thoughtful and on target op-ed (“Maine Democrats must be ready to unite behind one nominee,” Nov. 17) about next year’s election to choose who will best represent Maine in Congress. May we all be actively involved in listening and learning more — and choose to unite behind one candidate […]
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Leavitt-Greely football final a tussle of traditional, new Class C powers
The Rangers are unbeaten in their first season back in 11-man football, and Leavitt is back in the final after a rare down season.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools & Education
Only 2 Maine districts make the cut for school construction funds
Schools in Bath and Frenchville can get state funding to rebuild after both were damaged by fire, while a long list of other schools await funding to replace aging and deteriorating buildings.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
A look at Greely-Leavitt clash for Class C football title
Preview: The top two teams in the statewide classification face off in a rematch of their Week 2 classic.
Posted inLocal & State
Androscoggin County moves toward regional jail study with Franklin, Oxford
Oxford County commissioners put $40,000 in the 2026 budget this week, should they decide to participate.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Maine lawmakers won’t take up bill to prohibit ICE agents from wearing masks
Rep. Grayson Lookner, a Portland Democrat, said he brought the proposal in response to recent incidents in Maine, including the September arrest of a parent outside a Portland school.
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Maine regulators approve conservation plan, allowing completion of controversial NECEC line
The approval, which was condemned by environmental groups, opens the door for the completion of a 53-mile transmission line through rural northwestern Maine.