Leon Johnson’s simple act of sitting outside his home and waving to drivers had a big impact.
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Vehicles to use Whistle Stop Rail Trail in Jay while Begin Road repaired
The ATV trail stretches from Jay to West Farmington.
Lewiston-Auburn Greek Festival coming Friday and Saturday to Lewiston
The annual Lewiston-Auburn Greek Festival will feature traditional Greek food, music, dance and agora market.
State proposed 4-way stop at Peru intersection
The idea will be presented to the Select Board on Sept. 16.
Maine unionists urge workers to vote for Harris at annual Portland breakfast
The celebration was an annual Labor Day event run by the Southern Maine Labor Council.
Winthrop home severely damaged by fire Monday
Firefighters from Winthrop and surrounding communities worked to knock down a fire reported Monday afternoon at a Royal Street home in Winthrop.
While an agency dawdles, a Machias dike remains crippled with winter storms approaching
A Maine Department of Transportation decision on fixing the problem hasn’t been made, even after a violent storm last January led to historic flooding.
Locals, veterans celebrate progress in Veterans Memorial Park restoration in Lewiston
The L&A Veterans Council thanked and acknowledged the many individuals, businesses and city departments who continue playing a role in the restoration of Veterans Memorial Park on Main Street in Lewiston.
Photo album: Buckfield celebrates Labor Day
Buckfield’s annual parade includes a variety of groups, vehicles and equestrians.
Photos: Labor Day paddle and picnic in Turner
Friends from Greene kayak the Androscoggin River in Turner.