Mark LaFlamme looks excitedly forward to ice out, free soggy furnishings, and other rites of spring. D’oh!
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Native plant workshop at McLaughlin Garden | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Discover how to grow native plants from seed this spring. Join UMaine Cooperative Extension and McLaughlin Garden for a hands-on workshopat McLaughlin Garden, 97 Main St. in South Paris on Tuesday, April 14, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. You’ll learn the essentials of successful native seed starting and sow your own seeds to take […]
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Spring has just begun, but it’s never too early to check out Franklin County summer camps
Families must plan early due to limited local camps, varying schedules and high demand for youth programming.
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Mystery Photo for April 5, 2026
Correctly guess where this photo was taken and you could win a $25 Hannaford Supermarket gift card.
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Here are 7 scenic overlooks in the Rangeley region you don’t want to miss
As the weather warms, you may be ready to get out of the house. Scenic turnoffs may be the answer for you if you don’t want to get your feet muddy.
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Lewiston is holding public meetings on its property revaluation. Here’s what you need to know.
Chief Assessor William Healey is hosting a series of meetings to answer questions on property values and tax bills after the first citywide revaluation in 40 years.
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One person dies, one hospitalized after house fire in Readfield
Investigators from the state fire marshal’s office are working to determine the cause of a fire in a home on Plains Road on Friday night.
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Drag storytime protests in Gorham spark library altercation
Police investigate reports of assault and threats after a local man attempted to force his way into a private room at the Baxter Memorial Library.
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Behind the scenes at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul during Easter weekend
Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday mark one of the holiest — and busiest — times of year for the Christian faithful. Photos by Libby Kamrowski Kenny
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Appeals court rules Maine’s gun waiting period likely constitutional
The ruling allows the state to resume enforcing a 3-day waiting period while a lawsuit brought by a gun buyer, three dealers and a training center continues.