One of the strongest solar storms in the last 20 years produced a brightly colored night sky that was seen across much of the U.S., including the Pine Tree State, on Friday night.
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Posted inMaine, Outdoors
In photos: Northern lights bring their colorful display to Maine skies
Readers from across the state shared their photos of a dazzling, and rare, aurora borealis Friday night.
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Posted inAndroscoggin County
Crews battle barn fire in Durham
The fire at 1355 Royalsborough Road was said to be spreading to the attached home a half-hour after the blaze was reported.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
L-A This Week
MONDAY, May 13 LEWISTON — School Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. at The Green Ladle, 156 East Ave. LEWISTON — Planning Board meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall. TUESDAY, May 14 LEWISTON — Lewiston school budget validation referendum, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Longley School, 145 Birch St. AUBURN — Age-Friendly Community Committee […]
Posted inFranklin, Maine Crime
Police warrant provides glimpse of Jay marijuana grow operation
Police had been watching the home at 864 Franklin Road after learning that it might be the scene of a large marijuana grow operation similar to a grow investigated in New Sharon in March.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
More funding needed to complete renovation of Monmouth Academy
Voters could decide to approve more funds next month after COVID-19 and cost increases halted the project.
Posted inMaine
Northern lights likely to put on a show in Maine on Friday, Saturday nights
The aurora borealis is difficult to predict, but keep an eye on the northern sky on Friday and Saturday evenings.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Canton ordinance on solar projects set for a hearing May 16
Voters approved a six-month moratorium on projects in January so the Planning Board could develop regulations.
Posted inNews, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Dixfield municipal budget proposal up $444,586
Increases in police services and reserve accounts are the major reasons.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News, Schools & Education
Wales-based high school’s Academic Decathlon team places second at national competition
The team has ranked higher in each of the last three national competitions in which it has participated.