Ice cream guide: Here’s where you can get a scoop (or 2) in central, southern and Midcoast Maine

Vacationland is ice cream land in the summer when many seasonal ice cream shops serve up their frozen treats.

Three River Valley volunteers form Oxford County’s first Red Cross team

The active volunteers say they each bring unique talents to the mission, making them a stronger team to respond to area emergencies.

Oxford County sheriff’s deputy resigns nine days after arrest

An Oxford County Sheriff's deputy resigned his position April 3 after a March 26 arrest in violation of a protective order.

Mexico to contract with county for police coverage

The Oxford County Sheriff's Office will take over 24-hour police coverage for the town after residents voted in favor of disbanding the Mexico Police Department for good.

Woman’s Literary Union requests prom gowns and seamstresses

Historic home razed in wind-swept fire in Rumford

Winds reportedly gusting to 40 mph carried embers that started a second fire at 33 Franklin St., the site of the Waldo Pettingill House, built in 1891. Pettingill was the first president of Oxford Paper Co.

Buckfield to explore financial impact of leaving Western Foothills school district

The Select Board will name an ad hoc committee to see if it is economically feasible to reestablish a district with Hartford and Sumner.

Blind Sulky Races coming to Andover Olde Home Days; Fender guitar in the raffle

The popular festival now in it's 49th year, will be held Aug. 1, 2, and 3 with a theme of "Andover, Then and Now"

Mexico man found guilty of endangering his fiancee

James Peters was found guilty for intentionally or knowingly endangering the welfare of his fiancee, Joyce Brackett, 83, in 2021.

Rumford students sent to hospital after truck strikes bus in Farmington

Four were taken to a Farmington hospital with suspected minor injuries after a bus and truck collided at a 'very low speed,' police said.