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‘Find Your Joy’ at your local library | Sun Spots
At Norway Memorial Library, we’re celebrating the American Library Association’s 2026 National Library Week theme of “Find Your Joy.” It is based on a new book by Mychal Threets, “I’m So Happy You’re Here: A Celebration of Library Joy.” Threets is an award-winning librarian, new host of the children’s program, “Reading Rainbow,” and honorary chair […]
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Community, Maine, News, Rumford Falls Times
Lost library mural gets new life with replica in Rumford
The original wall mural was painted in 1979 by then-library staff member Margaret (Peggy) Legere Stacey, but was destroyed during construction work.
Posted inMaine, News, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Mexico trades school gets go-ahead to use new buildings
The welding and culinary arts buildings have sat idle for 15 months while the state and district worked out the fire hydrant parameters.
Posted inMaine, News
Could an underwater AI-data center come to Maine?
A proposal to put tidal energy turbines and a computer array on the sea floor near Eastport has some locals concerned.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education, Spelling Bee
Washington County student wins Maine State Spelling Bee
Winner Tristan Singh, an eighth grader from Machias, will now compete against the best in the nation in May at the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Posted inMaine, News
Woman missing from Brunswick found dead 2 months later
Crews were out looking for Rebecca Dorr on Saturday after suspending the search for two months due to snow. Authorities are not considering her death suspicious.
Posted inBusiness, Guides, Maine
Sugar shacks across Maine welcome visitors all weekend
Maine Trust for Local News photographers capture people of all ages checking out their local maple syrup producers.
Posted inMaine, News
Spring snow bringing 4-8 inches around Maine
The National Weather Service in Gray said slick travel conditions could be possible Sunday into Monday, as many Mainers head out to Maple Weekend festivities.
Posted inMaine, News, The Franklin Journal
Selectmen ask for patience following New Vineyard resignations
The town clerk and deputy town clerk resigned last week, leaving the municipality unable to collect or spend money. An interim clerk has since been hired.