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Oxford Hills residents, state committee back Paris middle school construction project

by Nicole Carter September 5, 2025September 5, 2025

About 150 adults and children attended a Thursday presentation introducing the concept design for a proposed new Oxford Hills Middle School.

Maine, Maine Crime, News

Maine Capitol Police chief has been disciplined before, records show

by Jake Freudberg September 5, 2025September 5, 2025

Public Safety Commissioner Michael Sauschuck suspended Matthew Clancy for 40 hours without pay in 2023.

Maine

Car drives into and through Brunswick tennis club

by Riley Board September 4, 2025September 5, 2025

Police reported only minor injuries after a Jeep Cherokee crashed through an exterior wall and drove about 200 feet through an open racket center.

Maine, News

Popular Lewiston police detective placed on leave

by Mark LaFlamme and Andrew Rice September 4, 2025September 4, 2025

Detective Joe Philippon has been placed on administrative leave with pay from the Lewiston Police Department.

Maine, News

Jay to hold public hearing Monday on proposed comprehensive plan update

by Donna M. Perry September 4, 2025September 4, 2025

Prior to the hearing, an ice cream social will be held at the Spruce Mountain Elementary School in Jay.

Maine, News, The Franklin Journal

Wilton approves contract to build ATV parking lot this fall

by Rebecca Richard September 4, 2025September 8, 2025

Wilton Select Board awarded CM Earthwork a $20,890 contract to build an ATV parking lot near Munson Road. WILTON — A new ATV parking lot planned near the town’s snow dump on Munson Road will move forward this fall after the Select Board voted Sept. 2 to award the project to C.M. Earthwork, Inc. for […]

Maine, News

Pontoon boat in deadly Flagstaff Lake incident is subject of recall

by Donna M. Perry September 4, 2025September 9, 2025

The Sea-Doo Switch has the potential to capsize, the recall notice says.

Maine, New England, News

What the widespread drought could mean for Maine’s fall foliage

by Daniel Kool September 4, 2025September 4, 2025

A state spokesperson says the weekslong dry spell affecting most of Maine could shorten the peak of leaf-peeping season and make the autumn colors less vibrant.