Santa and Mrs. Claus, ice skating, train rides and horse drawn carriages, food trucks and family games — what’s not to love about Lewiston’s annual Holiday at the Plaza?
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Travis Lazarczyk: Locals shoot their shot for the Hearts of Pine
The professional soccer team that will begin play at Portland’s Fitzpatrick Stadium this spring held a tryout for Mainers on Saturday in Falmouth.
Photos: A look at Christmas today and in times past
People from near and far visited The Washburn-Norlands Living History Center in Livermore for Christmas at Norlands and the Jay-Livermore-Livermore Falls Chamber of Commerce’s Olde Fashioned Christmas on Saturday.
Chester Greenwood Day celebrates 48th year in Farmington
The 48th annual Chester Greenwood Day parade in Farmington delighted spectators with creative floats, festive walkers and holiday cheer on a blustery 25-degree day.
Overnight standoff in Auburn ends peacefully Saturday
Jacob Pendexter, 44, was out on bail for domestic violence charges when he violated conditions of release by returning to a Snow Avenue home.
Maine loon count finds healthy population
The loon count takes place annually on the third Saturday in July – July 20 this year, when 1,624 volunteers turned out across 407 lakes.
Electric bus maker facing complaints from Maine school districts is strapped for cash
The Canadian company posted a steep drop in third-quarter revenue and a wider financial loss than in the same period last year.
Maine secures more than $5.7 million in digital equity grant
The money will go toward Maine’s digital equity plan, which prioritizes expanding internet access throughout the state and bringing certain government services online.
Vigil planned for New Sweden teen missing for months
Damron was last seen walking out of her family home and into the woods in late September.
MaineHealth Healthy Community Coalition awarded federal grant to prevent youth substance use
The $625,000 federal grant will work to prevent substance use among students in Spruce Mountain schools.