One-of-a-kind fence draws focus at Rumford home
Courtney McPherson bought each door for a dollar and her husband got to work building their unique Rumford fence.
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Aroma Joe’s opens in Bethel
Franchise owners say giving back will be part of the business model.
Maine snowboarder Nathan Pare embraces the grind to grab Olympic berth
Pare, who grew up in Farmingdale before moving to Bethel, will represent Team USA in the snowboard cross in Italy this month.
Western Maine ski resorts take dining up a notch
Stand in line cafeteria-style or try something different. Food and drink choices are aplenty at Maine’s three largest ski mountains: Saddleback, Sunday River and Sugarloaf.
Go inside Bethel’s mineral museum, where Maine gemstone history shines
Experts say Maine tourmaline continues to shape regional culture and identity, from museum exhibits and scientific research to jewelry, education and local commerce.
In field dominated by men, Otisfield code officer brings her skills, perspective to the job
Otisfield’s Kate Matthews — one of just a few, but growing number of women in the state to work as a code enforcement officer — says she is ‘always learning.’
Bethel diner owner watches son chase Olympic medal
Frank Del Duca Jr. was chosen to pilot the four-man bobsled for Team USA at the Milan-Cortina Games.
There’s a lot more winter fun at Maine ski areas than just skiing. Here’s a few.
If skiing is not your thing, many places around the state offer tubing, sledding, skating and fat tire biking for winter fun.
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Rumford school resource officer gets his own cop card
The police chief is working on getting a complete set for each officer in the department as a way to connect with the community.
Oxford County sets lower tax rate for 2026
The rate set by commissioners Thursday is nearly $1.03 per $1,000 of property valuation, which is about 13 cents less than last year.
Here’s how to follow Mainers competing in Winter Olympics
Four athletes from the state are set to compete in the upcoming Games. Here’s what you need to know.
Bethel’s Frank Del Duca has marched to a second Olympics
The driver of USA’s No. 1 two-man and four-man bobsled teams has benefited from enlisting in the U.S. Army’s World Class Athlete Program.
Bethel’s Frank Del Duca named Team USA flag bearer for Olympic opening ceremony
The bobsledder, along with speedskater Erin Jackson, will lead Team USA’s 232 athletes during the Parade of Nations on Friday.
Purchase of roadside spring in Woodstock saves water source from development
Braydon Rice, of Woodstock, paid $70,000 to ensure the spring remains undeveloped. The town is likely to conduct a geological survey.
Federal judge orders ICE to return 2 detained men to Maine from Louisiana
U.S. District Judge John Woodcock said he was concerned about their access to their lawyer more than 1,600 miles away in Portland.
Andover projects $1.58 M budget for school year
The budget includes Andover Elementary and payment for students attending SAD 44 and RSU 10 schools.
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