The state designates roughly 225 of its 6,000 inland waters for fly-fishing only, according to court documents.
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These federal workers lost their jobs. They’re starting over in Maine.
Former aid workers, whose careers took them around the globe, are carving out new opportunities across the state.
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Posted inCommunity, News
Lewiston schools, hospitals on lockdown as police search for armed man
At about 4 p.m., officials from Lewiston High School and Bates College sent out notices that they were locking down.
Posted inMaine, Nation / World, New England, News, Politics
Police pull the plug on mobile billboard targeting Janet Mills on data centers
Hallowell Police cited the driver for speeding and for having an illuminated advertisement on a vehicle, which is against the law and subject to a fine.
Posted inCommunity, News, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
UMF names 2026 commencement speaker
Dr. Dora Anne Mills, who served as Maine’s state health officer and director of the Maine Center for Disease Control for 15 years, will receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News
Inland Hospital in Waterville sold to southern Maine-based developer
The property was on the market for $2.7 million, according to a listing from the Dunham Group.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Community, News, Rumford Falls Times
West Paris man withdraws from Oxford County sheriff’s race
Richard Gagne was 1 of 3 Republicans running for sheriff in the June 9 primary.
Posted inCommunity, News
Sandbar the perfect place to play in Canton
A mother and daughter make it a tradition to play together on the shore at Lake Anasagunticook.
Posted inCommunity, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Jay seeks new trash hauler after bidder withdraws ahead of town meeting vote
Jay officials are advancing a higher-cost trash contract after the lowest bidder withdrew ahead of the April 28 vote.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Jared Golden casts key vote with Republicans to defeat Iran war resolution
Golden, the moderate from Maine’s 2nd District, was the lone House Democrat to vote with Republicans, who narrowly defeated the latest effort to put checks on President Donald Trump’s actions in Iran.