Class C boys and girls champs and three Edward Little golfers highlight the list of the area’s top players.
2025
Rumford to lease old fire station as hub for recreation
The Central Fire Station, closed in October 2024, will be leased to Inland Woods + Trails for three years as a home base in Rumford.
Mexico’s Citizen of the Year recognized for dedication to outdoors, children
Josh Hodsdon dedicates his time and energy to giving local children the chance to enjoy the outdoors in the River Valley, his nomination said.
Trump’s remarks on Somalis were appalling | Letter
I am appalled by President Trump’s characterization of all Somalis as “garbage.” A few years ago, I served as an election observer in Lewiston. I watched as dozens of Somalis came to the polling place. Many brought their entire family — grandparents, babies and teenagers — to watch them cast their vote. Some took selfies […]
It’s time to deliver affordable health care for all Americans | Letter
I’m hoping that our elected leaders, at both the federal and state levels, look to a health care solution that will work for all Americans, while keeping the costs down. The most evident solution out there now is a single-payer health care system, administered by the government and taking out the corporate profit and high costs that […]
Can a single data center use as much power as 5,000 homes? | Fact brief
Some communities — including Lewiston — have opposed data centers over concerns about electricity costs and grid strain, among other issues.
A 2007 storm destroyed Bethel’s brook-fed water source, leading to today’s costlier wells
The powerful microburst storm permanently shut down Bethel’s gravity-fed system. The town’s water users now rely on five drilled wells to supply their drinking water. The upgrade came with higher costs and modern infrastructure.
Jay-Wilton police committee outlines four collaboration options
A joint Jay-Wilton committee has finalized four police collaboration options and will present them to both select boards in January.
How Gritty’s brewery prepares seasonal beer for Auburn, Portland brewpubs
Photographer Libby Kamrowski Kenny captures brewmaster Larry Hudson mixing grains to create Gritty McDuff’s Christmas Ale.
Androscoggin County commissioners give sheriff no pay raise through 2027
Sheriff Eric Samson, who said he plans to seek a fourth term next year, will not get a raise in 2026, or in 2027 if he wins reelection.