Mark LaFlamme ponders what vest life will look like. Loin cloth? Tire iron? Hoverboard? Whatever, it will for sure come with a side of mayo.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Outdoors
Small Maine ski areas beat the odds as they struggle for survival
Community ski mountains and their supporters stress the importance of keeping outdoor recreation available to all residents.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine, News, Puzzles & Games
Mystery Photo for Nov. 30, 2025
Correctly guess where this photo was taken and you could win a $25 Hannaford Supermarket gift card.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
From behind the scenes, Jackie Roy-Lamiette has kept Auburn school running
The administrative assistant at Margaret Murphy Centers for Children, whose daughter attended the school for children with developmental disabilities and autism, connects with parents in a way that staff can’t.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News, Schools & Education
Meet our 2025 Mainers To Be Thankful For
Every year, when we solicit nominations for Mainers To Be Thankful For, we try to emphasize that we’re looking for people who don’t just do good work in their communities but also exceed expectations. By focusing on school workers this year, that standard wasn’t so difficult to meet. Going above and beyond is practically part […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine, News
For these Mainers, being on stage is a family holiday tradition
These shows are perfect for intergenerational audiences.
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Auburn church hosting holiday fair Dec. 6 | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: A holiday fair will be held Saturday, Dec. 6, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Sixth Street Church, 109 Sixth St. in Auburn. There will be raffles, food, knitted goods and a white elephant table. Vendor tables will be available for $10. Vendors are invited to call me at 782-4413. — […]
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Androscoggin, Franklin, Oxford counties expected to get $5 million from opioid settlement
The state anticipates getting more than $230 million through 2038 from settlements with opioid manufacturers, distributors and other sources to prevent and fight addiction.
Posted inMaine, News
Move to investigate Lewiston School Committee member’s residency is rejected
The committee voted 5-4 Monday against an investigation, with the member and his campaign manager voting against the measure.
Posted inMaine, News
Lewiston animal control officer Wendell Strout dies: ‘An absolute gem’
Tributes were pouring in Tuesday for Strout, a colorful personality known as much for his human connections as his 25-plus years of handling troublesome animals.