Wanting fodder for a future obituary, Jeff Hewett gave himself a challenge: Visit every municipal office in the state and take a picture to prove he’d been there.
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Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News, Things to Do
Maine’s must-visit places (plus 1 you can skip), from someone who knows
In-state travel recommendations from the Cape Elizabeth man who’s literally been everywhere.
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Posted inMaine, News
Former Maine corrections official plans to plead guilty to theft, accepting bribes
Gerald Merrill was accused of operating a kickback scheme for nearly a decade.
Posted inMaine, News
First look at Lewiston’s next city budget shows nearly 9% increase
The early plan, which includes county and debt spending, comes amid rising costs and lower revenues.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Brief system upgrade in Franklin County will not affect 911 calls
Emergency 911 calls will go directly to Somerset County Regional Communications Center in Skowhegan on Thursday night and come right back to Franklin County dispatchers.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine’s warmer weather means deer ticks are active
The state logged a record 4,257 Lyme disease cases in 2025, according to the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
Posted inMaine, News
3 fishermen rescued off Maine coast
The sinking Vesta Renee was located by the US Coast Guard more than 20 miles south of Boothbay Harbor on Wednesday.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Wilton sets June 22 for annual town meeting
Wilton selectpersons voted to hold the town’s annual meeting June 22, two weeks later than usual.
Posted inMaine, News, The Franklin Journal
Farmington Historical Society hosts volunteer project party
Community members assisted with preservation work at Titcomb House Feb. 23 in Farmington.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Why are schools in Boothbay receiving bulletproof backpacks?
School and police officials said the initiative to hand out some 100 ‘body shield bags’ is not in response to any specific safety threat.