Lawmakers urged to increase funding to protect Maine’s many lakes

Environmentalists hail plan to allocate $18 million in additional funds to boost water quality projects for Maine's lakes

Long-lost Canton Point Fire Department sign presented to firefighters

The wooden marker was found in the former station now used as a machine shop at Conant Acres farm

Med-Care Ambulance offers a crash course in EMS

Citizens attended a course to learn about CPR, first aid and the kinds of care paramedics provide in emergency situations.

Oxford County arrest log, Jan. 30, 2023

State providing Peru with 2 plow trucks this winter

The town lost all its plow trucks in a fire that leveled the highway garage late Thursday night.

Oxford County arrest log, Jan. 27, 2023

Peru reworking its road maintenance plans after fire destroys its snow plows

Thursday night's fire destroyed the town's highway garage with its four snow plows, tools and supplies.

Fire destroys Peru’s town garage

At least two explosions were reported as the building on Peru Center Road burned.

Mexico school awarded environmental education award

Meroby Elementary School in Mexico has been awarded the 2022-23 School of the Year award by the Maine Environmental Education Association

Storm leaves behind snow, slush and a messy cleanup

According to early reports, the Lewiston and Auburn area saw about 6 inches of snow followed by nearly 2 inches of rain. Slightly higher amounts were recorded to the west and in the mountains.