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7 Maine events this week include Aly & AJ, David Sedaris in Portland

by Aimsel Ponti March 30, 2026March 27, 2026

Also see ‘The Wizard of Oz’ on the big screen in Gardiner.

Community, Local & State, News, The Franklin Journal, The Rangeley Highlander, Things to Do

Smalls to the Wall rafting race returns April 18

by Quentin Blais March 30, 2026March 30, 2026

Participants will navigate Smalls Falls in the yearly challenge that tests rafters’ skills, the first of three races in Maine this year.

Business, Food, Local & State, News

New restaurant 7 Jam Kitchen opens in the Auburn Mall

by Christopher Wheelock March 30, 2026March 31, 2026

The Buzz: Frittatas, eggs Benedict, and shrimp and grits go to the mall.

Local & State, News

Civil case filed in Maryland killing of former Winthrop philanthropist

by Amy Calder March 30, 2026March 30, 2026

The partner of former Augusta attorney Robert Gorham Fuller Jr. is suing the Maryland assisted living center where he was shot to death last month.

Local & State, News, The Maine Forecast

‘Ice out’ nears across western Maine lakes

by Rose Lincoln March 30, 2026March 30, 2026

Even before official ice-out, warming conditions have weakened lake ice. What appears frozen may no longer support weight, with 4 inches of clear ice the general minimum for safe foot travel.

Community, Local & State, News, The Bethel Citizen

Bethel seeks applicants for Comprehensive Plan Committee

by Rose Lincoln March 30, 2026March 30, 2026

Residents can apply at the Town Office by April 10 for the 18-month term.

Local & State, News

Boy severely burned in Topsham after trying to start fire

by Morgan Womack March 30, 2026March 30, 2026

The 12-year-old boy was taken to the hospital with extensive burns.

Local & State, News, Schools & Education

Oxford Hills Tech School students honored with SkillsUSA awards

by Nicole Carter March 30, 2026March 30, 2026

SkillsUSA Maine’s executive director came to Paris to award gold, silver and bronze medals earned by students at this year’s State Leadership and Skills Conference held in Bangor.