The powerful microburst storm permanently shut down Bethel’s gravity-fed system. The town’s water users now rely on five drilled wells to supply their drinking water. The upgrade came with higher costs and modern infrastructure.
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Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News
Jay-Wilton police committee outlines four collaboration options
A joint Jay-Wilton committee has finalized four police collaboration options and will present them to both select boards in January.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
How Gritty’s brewery prepares seasonal beer for Auburn, Portland brewpubs
Photographer Libby Kamrowski Kenny captures brewmaster Larry Hudson mixing grains to create Gritty McDuff’s Christmas Ale.
Posted inMaine, News
Androscoggin County commissioners give sheriff no pay raise through 2027
Sheriff Eric Samson, who said he plans to seek a fourth term next year, will not get a raise in 2026, or in 2027 if he wins reelection.
Posted inMaine, News
What’s open on Christmas Day in southern Maine
The list includes bars, restaurants, markets and movie theaters.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Pushback on syringe services hurts Maine’s HIV fight, experts say
Some local officials want to hamper needle exchange programs that public health officials say are crucial to reducing the spread of blood-borne diseases.
Posted inCommunity, Guides, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal, The Rangeley Highlander
When birds irrupt, winter wakes up
Winter birding across Maine highlights familiar winter species, simple tracking clues, feeder tips and welcoming places for residents to enjoy wildlife all season.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, News, The Bethel Citizen
Woodworker brings Santa-worthy act of kindness to children in West Paris
Bruce Davison crafted 37 wooden trucks to give to local children, vowing that no child should be without something ‘to imagine with.’
Posted inMaine, Religion & Values
Lewiston pastor on the power of faith: ‘The way to dispel evil is to bring in good’
With Christmas on the way, the Rev. Daniel Greenleaf of Prince of Peace Parish talks about finding direction in God.
Posted inFood, Life & Culture, Maine, News
This canned holiday staple was invented by a Mainer – and people have strong opinions
The debate over canned versus fresh cranberry sauce continues to rage across holiday food-laden tables.