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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Guides, Life & Culture, Local & State, Things to Do
25 karaoke spots in southern and central Maine where you can belt it out
Many restaurants and bars include karaoke on their entertainment schedules.
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Posted inLocal & State, News
Maine flood risk eases, but ice jams pose a danger
River water and groundwater levels are low, but the thick ice remaining in the state’s rivers presents a flood risk.
Posted inCommunity, Guides, Life & Culture, Local & State, News, The Franklin Journal, Things to Do
Do you cribbage? How about bingo? Well, you can join a growing crowd drawn to these popular games.
We’ve put together a roundup of recurring bingo and cribbage games across the Jay, Livermore Falls, Farmington and Rangeley region.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools & Education
As Maine student enrollment declines, districts face consequences, and seek opportunities
The 2025-26 data shows a drop of more than 2,000 students statewide since last year. The decline has ripple effects for Maine’s school funding formula and construction backlog.
Posted inCheering, Sports, Varsity Maine
Bonny Eagle, Oxford Hills win Class A cheering regionals
The Scots win the South after coming close in back-to-back years, and the Vikings build off their KVAC title-winning performance.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Five boys basketball storylines to follow this week
Surprise teams and intriguing regional title pictures have emerged, and big matchups loom in the new year’s first full week.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine expands low-income electricity savings program
Starting next fall, funding will be increased nearly 50%, and thousands more residents are likely to benefit.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Hall-Dale boys basketball outlasts Spruce Mountain in Class C South showdown
Tayshaun Cleveland takes over in the second half as the Bulldogs prevail in a battle of two top MVC teams.
Posted inIndoor Track, Sports, Varsity Maine
Storylines, excitement abound as 2025-26 indoor track season begins
After a memorable 2024-25 year, a season of huge numbers, new venues and new competitors is set to follow this winter.