Lake Grove Park, also known as the ‘outlet,’ is attracting visitors after years of being in relative limbo due to poor water quality.
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Posted inMaine, News
Kennebec County Courthouse damaged in powerful storm
Tuesday’s storm downed trees and power lines and severely damaged the roof on the historic Kennebec County Courthouse as remnants of Hurricane Beryl move through New England.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Photos: Weeding in the heat
APW workers swelter in the heat as they weed a median strip in Auburn.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Schools & Education
Maine agencies get $7.4 million federal grant, including Auburn Public Schools
The money will be invested in 7 projects aimed at getting more local ingredients in Maine’s school lunches and improving food system practices.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Farmington selectmen OK new roof at Community Center
Officials felt not enough is known about a system that would melt snow from the Community Center roof, thus reducing weight on the roof.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine interlibrary loans to resume after board approves book delivery service
However, it remains unclear when the service that delivers books to libraries across the state will restart.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine Crime, News
Cumberland County sergeant was already suspended before domestic violence allegations
Brian Smith, 36, is charged with domestic violence reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon and threatening display of a weapon after he was arrested Sunday afternoon in Poland.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Photo: Lincoln Street in Lewiston closed to traffic until Saturday
Traffic will be detoured until Saturday as Gully Brook Bridge is repaired.
Posted inMaine, News
South Portland and Portland downtowns are Maine’s hottest ‘heat islands’
Find out which Maine neighborhoods amplify rising temperatures the most, and what can be done about it.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Maine parents ramp up fight to get cellphones out of schools
A coalition of 9 Maine groups is advocating for less technology access for children because they’re worried about how constant technology use might impact mental health.