Red Cross playing catch-up as Maine weather worsens blood shortage nationwide
The American Red Cross has announced its first severe blood shortage since 2024, worsened by the Feb. 22 snowstorm, which canceled drives.
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Recordings of Oxford County commissioners meetings now available online
Chairperson Lisa Keim, of Dixfield, had pushed to find a way to get the meetings published to provide transparency.
Mt. Abram girls basketball wins first regional title since 2007
Three Roadrunners score 10 points or more to secure a victory over Buckfield in the Class D South final.
Buckfield girls basketball beats Madison in D South semifinal
The Bucks control the boards, and in turn, never trail on the way to a regional championship appearance.
Bill to fund UMF Upward Bound college-prep program moves forward
Federal money for the River Valley program was cut by the Trump administration last September.
Oxford County animal control officer takes role as dog’s best friend seriously
Brandon Holmes of Buckfield is rewriting the rules of animal control services in western Maine, 24/7.
Buckfield man arrested in connection to explosion in Sumner
‘Several items capable of being used to manufacture explosives’ were at the suspect’s home, state fire investigators said.
Maine’s Patrick Dempsey takes on the role of a killer in new Fox series
In ‘Memory of a Killer,’ the actor known as McDreamy on the long-running ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ is an assassin for hire leading a double life and battling dementia. The series premiered Jan. 25.
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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…
Update: South Paris boil water order lifted
Several old, shallow pipes ruptured along High Street this week as the ground thawed following an extremely cold winter.
MaineHealth Franklin Hospital to offer community nutrition classes this spring
MaineHealth Franklin Hospital will host two nutrition classes in Farmington focused on healthy eating and child feeding.
Western Maine farmers on CSAs: ‘It just shows what a community truly is’
As Maine heads into spring, we talked to farmers about Community Supported Agriculture and what it means to their business.
Where to find local farms that offer Community Supported Agriculture
Here is a list of CSAs in Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties.
Maine Maple Sunday Weekend could be a rainy one
Some northern Maine communities can also expect snow over the weekend, though not much will accumulate, according to the National Weather Service.
New breaks bog down South Paris water line repairs
Several old, shallow pipes ruptured as the ground thawed following an extremely cold winter.
Hebron voters pass $1.2M budget, oppose land use ordinance change
Voters also elected a new selectman and a new director to Maine School Administrative District 17.
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