The High Peaks Alliance has launched a six-part op-ed series on life and land access in Western Maine.
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Auburn proposal would be 1st affordable housing project in years
A group wants to build 32 subsidized units close to the downtown to provide permanent housing for people experiencing homelessness.
Educators offering scholarship to future teachers | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Delta Kappa Gamma, local Mu Chapter, an international society of retired and current women educators, is providing our Recruitment Grant, a $,1000 scholarship awarded to a high school senior enrolled in a school of higher education and planning to become a teacher. This year’s scholarship is available to a student from a school in the […]
Lewiston revaluation could have a phased-in approach
The city’s revaluation, which has yielded a total property value of over $5B, may be phased in over 2 or 3 years.
Crews battle house fire in Lewiston
The building that burned is owned by a women’s free health clinic with a family of 5 living inside.
No parts of Maine in extreme drought, but wildfire danger is high
Much of Maine is still considered to be in severe drought, and the Maine Forest Service says fire risk is high in the vast majority of the state.
Auburn fire caused by air fryer
Firefighters quickly knock down a kitchen fire Thursday morning.
Watch a flyover of Lewiston’s new massive downtown apartment complex
The second building in the DeWitt project is taking shape.
Poland Community School to remain closed Friday as work continues on water damage
School officials say the 2-story section of the school may not be usable for a few weeks.
After Wales firefighters resign, selectmen vote for independent investigation
Mutual aid fire departments will help cover the town, the Select Board chairman said Thursday.