Rail Use Advisory Council endorses a 26-mile path for bicycles and pedestrians along an unused rail corridor.
Androscoggin County
Winter Fest makes first post-COVID return to Lisbon
Dog sledding, snowshoeing and good winter fun returned to Beaver Park in Lisbon on Saturday. On hiatus since the beginning of the pandemic, Winter Fest was a welcome retreat for families around the area.
Turner-based school board keeping ‘Gender Queer’ in high school library
A controversial book about gender and sexual identity will remain available to students at Leavitt Area High School after a 5-3 vote by Maine School Administrative District 52 directors.
Storm leaves behind snow, slush and a messy cleanup
According to early reports, the Lewiston and Auburn area saw about 6 inches of snow followed by nearly 2 inches of rain. Slightly higher amounts were recorded to the west and in the mountains.
Poland man denies charges in fatal Turner crash
Joshua A. Doughty, 40, denied charges of manslaughter and reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon three weeks after he was indicted by an Androscoggin County grand jury.
Livermore Falls to have local access channel to record board meetings
The board also appointed four new members to the Budget Committee and needs five more residents to volunteer to complete the nine-member panel.
Lisbon Falls chef Jason LaVerdiere named semifinalist for prestigious James Beard Award
The 38-year old co-owner of Flux is one of 5 semifinalists named in Maine.
Museum L-A snags federal funds for a new facility near Androscoggin River
A challenge grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities offers a boost for plan that may allow construction to start next year.
New storm to unload 8 to 12 inches of snow on central and southern Maine
If you haven’t shoveled your steps yet, you might want to get to it. Or just give up.