DEAR SUN SPOTS: Mexico Congregational Church, UCC, 163 Main St., will hold a special Advent service on the Sunday before Christmas, Dec. 21, at 4 p.m. The Rev. John Hogue will offer a sermon titled, “Thumb Island Elephants,” based on a true story from 1909, and the congregation will have the opportunity to sing many […]
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Lovell girl, 7, goes missing for hours while on school transportation
Regional School Unit 72 in Fryeburg set a special meeting Monday to address the situation.
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Matt Dunlap, hoping to replace Jared Golden, defends abortion record
Dunlap, who is running for Congress in Maine’s 2nd District, explained a more than 2-decade-old antiabortion vote.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
2 charged in Brunswick nighttime crossbow hunting incident
A Durham man and a Lewiston man were arrested after police found 2 dead deer and a loaded crossbow in an SUV during a traffic stop Monday.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
Skater rescues loon stuck on pond in Smithfield
John Picone of South Portland was skating Sunday on East Pond and spotted the adult loon in a small pool of water surrounded by ice.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Poland Spring Resort offers winter dining for first time in 50 years
The Buzz: Mel’s Hilltop Restaurant open year-round.
Posted inMaine
Litchfield fire destroys home, displacing family of 5
Crews from 4 fire departments responded, but the home is a total loss.
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Farmington students donate food items to St. Joseph’s pantry
Students at W.G. Mallett School collected and walked more than 800 non-perishable donations to St. Joseph Nutrition Center as part of the long-running Helping Hands program.
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Homeschooling is growing in Maine. Here’s what that looks like.
Last year, at least one in 10 students was homeschooled in more than 50 school districts, largely in central and northern Maine.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Hearts of Pine, Life & Culture, Maine, News, Sports
‘Good Morning America’ will be live in Kennebunkport Thursday
The ABC morning talk show will feature segments from Nonantum Resort, focusing on Maine and the Portland Hearts of Pine soccer team.