A practical, local guide to understanding veganism during the holidays, with simple hosting tips and Maine-based gift and food ideas that help everyone feel included.
Community
Christmas wishes flow in for 7-year-old Maine girl fighting cancer
Lucy Hanson was diagnosed with bone cancer in October. The community has rallied around her, flooding her hospital room with Christmas cards, gifts and donations.
Santa schedules early stops in Norway, Oxford on Christmas Eve
Elves and reindeer will accompany the jolly gent.
Co-ed changing areas at new Mexico school spark outrage from some state lawmakers
Rep. Rachel Henderson and Rep. Tammy Schmersal-Burgess said the single-use, fully enclosed athletic prep areas lack privacy walls, and are calling for an inquiry into how building plans were changed.
Unsolved armed robbery in Livermore Falls leaves clerk shaken
‘I haven’t been back to work. I can’t even drive to the store; it makes me cry,’ the 55-year-old local woman said.
Telstar Boosters Club looks to boost more than concessions
Telstar Boosters Club takes on construction, fundraising and fan engagement while continuing to pursue more volunteers.
Holiday decor shines across the Bethel area
Voting is open until Dec. 22 for the best-decorated business and home in the Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce contest.
Franklin County commissioners must pay back health stipend
The Budget Advisory Committee eliminated the funding in the 2025-26 budget as of July 1.
Winter Wonderland brings holiday cheer to Phillips community
Phillips residents gathered Dec. 13 at the Winter Wonderland for family-friendly activities and a festive evening despite cold weather canceling the tree lighting.
Sing in Auburn, shop in Lewiston, Charlie Brown in Bethel | Get out!
Here are highlights of things to do in the area in the next week.