For about a decade, around Thanksgiving, what is now the Maine Trust for Local News has published the Mainers To Be Thankful For issue. This year, readers submitted over 50 people to consider for the annual feature. I’m sure many, if not all, deserve the nomination. But as I read the profiles of the 10 […]
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Fabian Cruz-Thompson, Biddeford: Bike shop mentee becomes the mentor
The Biddeford resident teaches children and teens how to fix bikes at the shop, where he came to do the same as a kid.
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Posted inFood, Maine, News
Pass the cranberries: Maine growers embrace intense demand of holiday season
While many Maine cranberry bogs had a good harvest this year, growers are grappling with the holiday rush.
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Steve Knight, Waterville: Keeping food and medical supplies from going to waste
The retired high school teachers has found a ‘niche’ in putting things to good use.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine regulators back plan to preserve the 207 area code ‘perhaps indefinitely’
‘We can potentially extend the 207 area code well into the future, perhaps indefinitely,’ PUC Chair Philip Bartlett said.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Wells man charged with shooting toddler niece seeks to throw out statements to police
Andrew Huber Young, 21, has been charged with murder, attempted murder and aggravated assault. He could go to trial next summer.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine, News, Schools & Education
Lisbon middle school assistant principal named Maine Assistant Principal of the Year
Michael Toomey has served at the Philip W. Sugg Middle School since 2020.
Posted inLocal News, Maine, News, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Mexico Post Office reopens
During the period of suspension, customers received P.O. Box service at the Dixfield Post Office.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Photos: Elaine Wilcox shares storytime fun at Underwood Memorial Library
Elaine Wilcox captivated attendees at Underwood Memorial Library on Nov. 20 with a reading of A Turkey for Thanksgiving, followed by snacks and a hands-on building activity.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Fayette board explores facility updates and student support initiatives
Superintendent and Principal Courtney Lyons provided updates on three facility-related projects, including an outdoor classroom, a playground fence, and repairs to the back gym roof, while Chair Nancy Cronin proposed reinstating a budget item to support student and staff needs.