As beech leaf disease spreads, foresters and researchers race to understand its impact, retain healthy trees and prepare for potential long-term changes to the state’s woodlands.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Lewiston-Auburn, Life & Culture, News
Lewiston musical ‘A New Home’ remodeled for fall production
The 20-year-old musical has been updated and had a first reading Friday night at L/A Community Little Theatre in Auburn.
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Posted inLocal News, Maine, Oxford Hills, Rumford Falls Times
Rumford YMCA day camp serves up life lessons and fun in its first year
Field trips to the YMCA of Lewiston-Auburn and mornings at Inland Woods + Trails have packed campers’ days.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Another Democrat enters Maine governor’s race
Unity attorney Jason Cherry, a retired FBI agent who last year ran unsuccessfully as an independent against U.S. Sen. Angus King, joins a crowded field of well-known Democrats looking to replace Gov. Janet Mills.
Posted inLocal News, Maine, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Rumford voters approve money for Park and Recreation office, garage
The former building sustained an estimated $2 million damage, including equipment, in a December 2023 flood.
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.
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.