The former building sustained an estimated $2 million damage, including equipment, in a December 2023 flood.
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Posted inFact Brief, Maine, News
Do lobsters have brains? | Fact brief
The debate over whether lobsters feel pain — and the most humane way to cook Maine’s most famous export — has raged for years.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine
Musician Lucy Dacus marries 3 Maine couples at Back Cove Festival
The onstage wedding ceremonies have been a feature at several of Dacus’ concerts this summer.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Chief of Maine Capitol Police faces charges after scuffle in Hallowell
Matthew Clancy was under the influence of alcohol and causing a disturbance in downtown late Friday night, Hallowell police say.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Kingfield sets budget for September school withdrawal vote
The Select Board approved funding for the withdrawal vote and new fire truck is due to be delivered Jan. 2026.
Posted inMaine, The Rangeley Highlander
Inspectors work to keep Rangeley lakes clear of invasive plants, one boat at a time
This is the first in a two-part series about how Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust works to ensure the region’s waters remain in the pristine condition they are known for.
Posted inLeslie Bridgers, Maine, News
Mainers line up for the water at these 3 roadside springs | Column
All in Oxford County, they’re the only ones regulated by the state.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine
Oxford Hills code enforcement officer trades ordinance for ordnance
Kingston Brown has reenlisted in the army with the goal to wear the green beret of the U.S. Special Forces.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News
Health insurance rates in Maine set to skyrocket
Two major factors are driving up insurance rates in Maine: rising costs of prescription drugs and little competition in Maine’s market.
Posted inMaine
Should Mainers be concerned by shark sightings?
The presence of sharks are an indicator of an ecosystem’s good health, according to a shark biologist.