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New owners of Upton store hold town’s hopes for a gathering place

by Rose Lincoln March 13, 2026March 12, 2026

The owners of Upton Village Store plan to reopen the country store while other longtime meeting places have long ago closed.

Community, Local & State, News, The Franklin Journal

Wilton sets June 22 for annual town meeting

by Rebecca Richard March 11, 2026March 11, 2026

Wilton selectpersons voted to hold the town’s annual meeting June 22, two weeks later than usual.

Community, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Local & State, News

Tilton Pond to focus on preventing spread of invasive plant to nearby waters

by Rebecca Richard March 11, 2026March 11, 2026

State officials say swollen bladderwort is widespread in Tilton Pond, making eradication unrealistic.

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Western Maine sugarhouses open for Maine Maple Sunday weekend

by Rebecca Richard March 11, 2026March 10, 2026

Maple producers across Western Maine will welcome visitors March 21-22 for Maine Maple Sunday weekend with demonstrations, tastings and family activities.

Community, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Local & State, News, Outdoors, The Maine Forecast

Spring is coming to western Maine. But first, mud.

by Rebecca Richard March 10, 2026March 10, 2026

As winter gives way to spring in Maine, mud season brings thawing ground, soft roads, frost heaves and temporary weight limits that affect daily travel and outdoor activity.

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Wondering what to do when winter weather closes your town in western Maine? We’ve got answers.

by Staff Report March 9, 2026March 16, 2026

We’ve created a guide for what to do and where to go when weather disrupts town operations in Oxford and Franklin counties.

Advertiser Democrat, Community, Local & State, News, The Bethel Citizen

West Paris voters approve $413,996 mini-pumper for fire department

by Rose Lincoln March 9, 2026March 9, 2026

Voters at the annual town meeting also backed funds for Agnes Gray School security and reelected officials.

Community, Livermore Falls Advertiser

Full Moon Snowshoe brings hikers to Spruce Mountain trails in Jay

by Rebecca Richard March 9, 2026March 9, 2026

About 20 hikers joined the Androscoggin Land Trust and the Jay Recreation Committee for a guided evening snowshoe walk March 3 at the Spruce Mountain Conservation Area Nordic Center.