A new scorecard for waterbody health rates nearly 1,200 lakes and other waterbodies around the state. Officials hope residents will use it to guide action.
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Sing in Auburn, shop in Lewiston, Charlie Brown in Bethel | Get out!
Here are highlights of things to do in the area in the next week.
Black Mountain of Maine gets ready to open season
The Rumford ski area has hired a new snow sports school director and made improvements throughout the facility.
City lights shine in Lewiston-Auburn
Vehicles streak across the Longley Bridge between the cities.
Salem Township ‘Christmas House’ is a childhood vision come true
Travis and Leanna Targett go all out decorating their house and yard for Christmas, getting items from flea markets, auctions, lawn sales and anywhere else she can find the holiday spirit.
New winter parking ban in Rumford hits snag
Parking issue is twofold in the downtown area.
Housing proposal part of ‘Lewiston’s renaissance,’ developer says
Former Auburn Mayor Jason Levesque is behind the 152-unit project on Middle Street that officials hope can reshape an entire neighborhood.
Holiday decorating is a small business in Maine with big potential
Not just a service for the wealthy, home decorators can reduce stress, enhance your holiday look.
Mainers normally focused on helping others now seek an assist from Press Herald Toy Fund
A Cumberland County case manager’s story of rising costs and unexpected expenses at Christmastime is just one of many that have been sent to the charity this season.
Gov. Mills will allow bill limiting police collaboration with ICE to become law
Mills announced her decision in an op-ed in the Press Herald on Monday, citing recent actions of the Trump administration.