What started with a flea market purchase turned into a floor-to-ceiling obsession.
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Rumors of Paris, Norway fire departments feud fueled by mutual aid changes
Norway’s fire chief denied that his decision to remove Paris fire from ‘run card’ was meant as a slight, despite an altercation between the two departments’ chiefs.
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Mystery Photo for Aug. 24, 2025
Correctly guess where this photo was taken and you could win a $25 Hannaford Supermarket gift card.
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Maine farms open barn doors to visitors to show off ‘labor of love and passion’
As part of the statewide Open Farm Day on Sunday, Pineland Farms in New Gloucester welcomed more than 600 visitors to meet its variety of livestock and learn more about local agriculture.
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How a federal monument’s new welcome center in Maine honors Native Americans
A new welcome center at the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument in Maine tells the story of the land from the perspective of its original inhabitants — the Native Americans who comprise the Wabanaki Confederacy
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Animal baby shower, pajama party set for Albion May 4
Families attending the free event are asked to bring food and pet items to donate to Humane Society Waterville Area in memory of Cassidy Charette, who was also a shelter volunteer.
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Farmers markets are open. Here are some to visit around central and western Maine.
Here is a partial list of area markets open on designated days.
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Virtual talks offered for Christmas tree producers April 17
The two virtual presentations will cover current pest management challenges in Christmas tree production.
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New England Mineral Conference set for Newry in May
The New England Mineral Conference is a division of the nonprofit New England Mineral Association.
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Brunswick center to host talk about Paul Revere’s ride
The April 10 program features a display of a rare history center drum captured at Bunker Hill.