From sidewalks and school tracks to trails, gyms and community 5Ks, residents in the Jay and Livermore Falls area show how simple, accessible movement fits naturally into daily life across Maine.
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Posted inCommunity, Maine, News, Rumford Falls Times
Masquerade Ball to benefit Rumford woman battling cervical cancer
The Jan. 17 fundraiser at 49 Franklin will benefit Corey Blais, who is currently in hospice care.
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Posted inFact Brief, Maine, News, Politics
Did Susan Collins vote against limiting the president’s authority to attack Venezuela? | Fact brief
A Senate resolution would have limited the president’s authority to use U.S. armed forces in or against Venezuela without congressional approval.
Posted inLocal News, Maine, News, Rumford Falls Times
‘Baby box’ for parents in crisis with newborns to be operational in early January
The state’s first Safe Haven baby box has now been installed at the Rumford Fire Department.
Posted inMaine, News, Rumford Falls Times
Rumford amends parking ban, adds overnight parking downtown
The town has a history of making exceptions to parking ban polices.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine State Police investigating death of 1-year-old in Milford
The toddler was found unresponsive Sunday morning.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News
More direct primary care clinics keep opening in Maine
The alternative health care model continues to expand as health insurance premiums skyrocket.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Leslie Bridgers, Life & Culture, Maine
The ways Maine was forever changed by 2025 | Column
New license plates, the last Farmers’ Almanac and other developments that redefined our culture.
Posted inMaine, News
A new Maine tax will have you paying more for Netflix after Jan. 1
Streaming services like Netflix and Hulu will now be included in the state’s 5.5% sales tax. Tax increases are also taking effect for cigarettes and adult-use cannabis.
Posted inElections, News, Politics
What to expect when Maine lawmakers return to Augusta
With the highly consequential 2026 elections on the horizon, partisan tensions will likely dominate the next legislative session.