The state designates roughly 225 of its 6,000 inland waters for fly-fishing only, according to court documents.
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These federal workers lost their jobs. They’re starting over in Maine.
Former aid workers, whose careers took them around the globe, are carving out new opportunities across the state.
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Posted inMaine, Nation / World, New England, News, Politics
Police pull the plug on mobile billboard targeting Janet Mills on data centers
Hallowell Police cited the driver for speeding and for having an illuminated advertisement on a vehicle, which is against the law and subject to a fine.
Posted inCommunity, News, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
UMF names 2026 commencement speaker
Dr. Dora Anne Mills, who served as Maine’s state health officer and director of the Maine Center for Disease Control for 15 years, will receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News
Former Inland Hospital in Waterville to become mixed-use site, developer says
The property, on the market for $2.7 million, was bought Thursday.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Community, News, Rumford Falls Times
West Paris man withdraws from Oxford County sheriff’s race
Richard Gagne was 1 of 3 Republicans running for sheriff in the June 9 primary.
Posted inCommunity, News
Sandbar the perfect place to play in Canton
A mother and daughter make it a tradition to play together on the shore at Lake Anasagunticook.
Posted inCommunity, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Jay seeks new trash hauler after bidder withdraws ahead of town meeting vote
Jay officials are advancing a higher-cost trash contract after the lowest bidder withdrew ahead of the April 28 vote.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Jared Golden casts key vote with Republicans to defeat Iran war resolution
Golden, the moderate from Maine’s 2nd District, was the lone House Democrat to vote with Republicans, who narrowly defeated the latest effort to put checks on President Donald Trump’s actions in Iran.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Community, Maine Crime, News, Rumford Falls Times
Greenwood man pleads not guilty in ATV crash that seriously injured passenger
Joseph Tracy Jr., 44, of Greenwood, appeared Thursday in South Paris District Court to answer charges including aggravated criminal OUI.