In a public-private collaboration led by the United Way, new facilities in South Portland and Freeport will add 200 spots to Southern Maine’s strained child care industry by early 2026.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News, The Franklin Journal
Farmington man accused of shooting his girlfriend indicted for attempted murder
Gunthar S. Swan, 26, has been held in lieu of $500,000 cash bail since his arrest on June 17 at Franklin County Detention Center in Farmington.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, The Franklin Journal
Former Jay high school art teacher indicted on charges of sexual exploitation of a minor
Jan M. Barlow, 48, of Auburn, was arrested on March 8 following an investigation by a school resource officer from the Jay Police Department.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
As Maine winters get warmer, Presque Isle faces the biggest change
The city’s average temperature from December through February is 6.5 degrees higher than it was in 1970, marking one of the biggest shifts in the country.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News, The Bethel Citizen, The Maine Forecast
Just enough snowfall to make a cool new friend in Bethel
A dusting of snow on Nov. 13 was just enough to make this mini-Frosty on Gould Academy’s campus in Bethel.
Posted inLocal News, Maine, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Rumford-based schools superintendent to retire
After 44 years in education, Deb Alden says she will retire in July 2026.
Posted inLocal News, Maine, Maine Crime, Rumford Falls Times
Mexico man arrested again on theft charges
Police say Rex Allen Call Jr. cashed a check that had been canceled after he failed to do promised work.
Posted inMaine, News
The Harrison Food Bank feeds 1,100 Maine families a week. Here’s how they do it.
Demand at the food bank is higher than ever, thanks to changes to SNAP and higher grocery prices, but hundreds of volunteers are determined to feed everyone who needs help.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine
Meet the Maine cinematographer behind ‘Wicked: For Good,’ opening this week
Alice Brooks, who lives in Portland with her family, spent more than a year in England working on both ‘Wicked’ films.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine, News
Mystery Photo for Nov. 16, 2025
Correctly guess where this photo was taken and you could win a $25 Hannaford Supermarket gift card.