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Local News, Maine, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education

Rumford-based schools superintendent to retire

by Bruce Farrin November 13, 2025November 14, 2025

After 44 years in education, Deb Alden says she will retire in July 2026.

Local News, Maine, Maine Crime, Rumford Falls Times

Mexico man arrested again on theft charges

by Bruce Farrin November 13, 2025November 14, 2025

Police say Rex Allen Call Jr. cashed a check that had been canceled after he failed to do promised work.

Maine, News

The Harrison Food Bank feeds 1,100 Maine families a week. Here’s how they do it.

by Gillian Graham November 13, 2025November 14, 2025

Demand at the food bank is higher than ever, thanks to changes to SNAP and higher grocery prices, but hundreds of volunteers are determined to feed everyone who needs help.

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine

Meet the Maine cinematographer behind ‘Wicked: For Good,’ opening this week

by Ray Routhier November 13, 2025November 18, 2025

Alice Brooks, who lives in Portland with her family, spent more than a year in England working on both ‘Wicked’ films.

Arts & Entertainment, Maine, News

Mystery Photo for Nov. 16, 2025

by Russ Dillingham November 13, 2025November 14, 2025

Correctly guess where this photo was taken and you could win a $25 Hannaford Supermarket gift card.

Maine, News

A third of Portland jetport flights have been canceled or delayed by new FAA restrictions

by Gillian Graham November 13, 2025November 13, 2025

After the federal government reopened late Wednesday, the Federal Aviation Administration issued an updated emergency order keeping flight reductions in place for now.

Advertiser Democrat, Business, Maine, News, Rumford Falls Times, The Bethel Citizen

Spotty internet, lack of options frustrate residents of rural Maine township

by Rose Lincoln November 13, 2025November 13, 2025

In Albany, neighbors say internet service is unreliable and other choices have been promised but not delivered.

Elections, Maine, News, Politics

New polls paint conflicting pictures of Maine’s US Senate race

by Drew Johnson November 12, 2025March 17, 2026

One survey shows political newcomer Graham Platner leading both Gov. Janet Mills and Sen. Susan Collins, while another projects that Collins would easily beat Platner in the 2026 general election.