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Maine, News

Last Pep Boys in Maine closes permanently in Auburn

by Christopher Wheelock 2 minutes agoJanuary 6, 2026

The Buzz: Auburn closure is part of a national strategy of transformation

Maine, News

Mt. Auburn Ave. apartment complex slated for spring-summer completion

by Christopher Wheelock 4 minutes agoJanuary 6, 2026

The Buzz: The complex’s second building, which was destroyed by fire while under construction in 2024, offers 51 more luxury apartments

Maine, News, The Maine Forecast

4 Maine weather maps show how much snow is coming Tuesday night

by Staff report 4 hours agoJanuary 6, 2026

A messy mix of overnight snow, sleet and freezing rain starting could create a slippery commute Wednesday morning.

Maine, News

Auburn agility course to challenge prospective firefighters

6 hours agoJanuary 6, 2026

Candidates must conquer an obstacle course to be considered for a job with the department.

Business, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal

How labels make or break Maine’s recreational cannabis compliance system

by Rebecca Richard 10 hours agoJanuary 5, 2026

Cannabis products sold in Bethel were found to have recreational sales stickers stuck over intact medical-use labels, revealing how Maine’s retail system relies entirely on visible labeling rather than individual product verification.

Maine, News, Schools & Education, The Bethel Citizen

Greenwood’s schoolhouse history comes to life in archived town reports

by Rose Lincoln 10 hours agoJanuary 5, 2026

Town reports from 1887 to the present, archived Greenwood town website, show how the schools still battled attendance, teacher retention and building maintenance long before School Administrative District 44.

News

Farmington company’s hoodie a hit after post about captured Venezuelan leader

by Christopher Wheelock 10 hours agoJanuary 5, 2026

The shirt seen in photos of the deposed Nicolás Maduro is Origin’s top-selling item, the company said.

News

Reader’s phone, gift card, calendar returned | Sun Spots

14 hours agoJanuary 5, 2026

DEAR SUN SPOTS: On Wednesday, Dec. 31, while at the grocery store, I unknowingly dropped some items from my pocketbook as I got out of my car. When I went to leave, I had a note on the car windshield. It said, “The store manager has your phone, gift card, and calendar.” I just have […]