Haunted trails and trunk-or-treats: Western Maine readies for Halloween fun
Communities across Western Maine are gearing up for Halloween with haunted attractions, costume events, trunk-or-treats and other seasonal activities for all ages.
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Tracks displayed at old Gilead train station
The Gilead station is the oldest known railroad depot in Maine and has been moved twice.
Sew you want to craft? Try this guide to western Maine crafting groups.
Between Bethel and Lovell you will find a fiber or sewing arts group that offers a dedicated space to crafting, learning and socializing.
Bethel Library director to move to Ireland after 4 years
One of Kelcy Arciga’s many accomplishments was increasing patron visits by 73%.
Bethel-area towns say housing, broadband among areas to work together
The select boards from Bethel, Newry, Greenwood and Woodstock met Sept. 14 to talk about ways the towns can collaborate.
Bethel, Woodstock mulling data center moratoriums
The Bethel town manager said the idea came about not from any actual plans for a data center but from a general concern.
Maine Teacher of the Year finalists give advice for new educators: ‘Just go for it. Be yourself’
‘There’s a part of you that has something to give to others,’ one teacher said.
Meet the finalists for 2027 Maine Teacher of the Year
The educators are from Augusta, Bethel, Lewiston and Windham. The winner will be named in October.
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‘Beatles’ in Lewiston, ‘Dead’ in Bath, wife carrying in Newry, THE fair in Fryeburg, and more | Get out
Here are highlights of things to do in the area in the next week.
Western Maine gravel riders find adventure, community and a reason to slow down
Gravel bike riding combines elements of road and mountain-bike cycling over unpaved roads — and seeing where the path leads.
Upton elects 3 new town officials, but no town clerk
No one ran for the position so another special town meeting will be necessary.
14 Maine events to get the most out of fall
Highlights include the Hurricane Meadows Fall Festival in Falmouth and the Swine & Stein Brewfest in Gardiner.
Paris library to celebrate 100 years of community reading
The Paris Public Library is holding a birthday bash Sept. 19 with books, music, food and fun.
100 years in, Oxford’s Crestholm Farm continues its long family traditions
Faces have changed, barns have been raised and razed, and the neighborhood has become known for games of chance. But Crestholm Farm, founded in 1926 by Alfred and Marcia Thurlow, remains a staple of Main Street in Oxford.
New Telstar football coach brings 19 years of experience to field
Mike O’Leary has never been a head coach before, but has had plenty of time working with winning teams around the state.
Upton store reopens to eager customers
New owners Adam and Carol Fleury renovated the space and reopened as a resource for staple items after the store closed 2 years ago.
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