Public comment at the Regional School Unit 19 meeting Tuesday night abruptly ended when people started arguing about a student’s suspension.
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Sensible tax reforms will drive Maine forward | Opinion
Without tax reform that puts working Mainers first, we will not achieve the systemic change we need.
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Living in Auburn’s historic houses: ‘You can see the love, the time, the effort’
Learn from the owners of historic homes what it’s like to live or work in one.
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Press Herald Toy Fund turns attention to next season as last few donations trickle in
The charity, which provided gifts to more than 4,400 Maine kids in 2025, raised roughly $235,000 over the past year.
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How Backyard Farms in Madison came to rely on migrant labor
Dozens of contracted migrant workers at the facility, which once promised to employ hundreds of locals, have been detained in recent immigration enforcement operations.
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Tilton Pond infestation shifts focus to preventing invasive plant spread
State officials say swollen bladderwort is widespread in Tilton Pond and efforts will focus on preventing the invasive plant from spreading to nearby waters.
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Fiber internet available in 96% of Franklin County after expansion push, officials say
The Greater Franklin Development Council briefed the town on regional broadband expansion and economic initiatives that have been in progress for more than two years.
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Woman’s Literary Union hosts Prom Gown Giveaway | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Is the Woman’s Literary Union having a Prom Gown Giveaway this year? — No name, Lewiston ANSWER: The 13th Prom Gown Giveaway, a very popular event, is scheduled at the Foss Mansion at 19 Elm St. in Auburn on Saturday, April 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free prom gowns and […]
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Western Maine sugarhouses open for Maine Maple Sunday weekend
Maple producers across Western Maine will welcome visitors March 21-22 for Maine Maple Sunday weekend with demonstrations, tastings and family activities.
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Take a look at 10 of Auburn’s most historic homes
Here’s their history, and where you can find them.