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Lisbon names acting town manager as first step in long-term leadership plan

by Kendra Caruso October 30, 2025October 30, 2025

Sarah Bennett, the assistant town manager, will take the reins as part of a plan to eventually hire an experienced town manager.

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine, News

A new stamp honors Maine writer Sarah Orne Jewett

by Megan Gray October 30, 2025October 30, 2025

The South Berwick native is best known for her 1896 novel ‘The Country of the Pointed Firs.’

Maine, News

Investigators say Sanford mill fire was arson

by Abigail Driscoll October 30, 2025October 30, 2025

The fire at the vacant mill at Heritage Crossing happened Monday morning.

Life & Culture, Maine, News, Schools & Education, The Bethel Citizen

Pumpkins carved and apples pressed at NorthStar 4H Fall Party

by Rose Lincoln October 30, 2025October 30, 2025

Director Lyndsey Smith and the NorthStar 4-H staff hosted a middle school fall party at Telstar High School on Oct. 29, featuring pumpkin carving, cider pressing with Amanda Morin and her press, and pizza baked by Kate Goldberg.

Maine, Maine Crime, News

Lewiston man arrested after Walmart workers protect ex-girlfriend, police say

October 30, 2025October 30, 2025

Auburn police arrested Harrison Coleman, 50, on charges of kidnapping, domestic violence assault and domestic violence criminal threatening.

Advertiser Democrat, Business, Maine, News, The Bethel Citizen

The Nelsons step into the Grays shoes as funeral directors

by Rose Lincoln October 30, 2025November 11, 2025

Cliff and Mimi Gray are retiring; Eric and Erin Nelson will serve Gray’s families.

Maine, News, The Bethel Citizen

Fifth graders at Bethel’s Crescent Park keep Halloween surprise alive

by Rose Lincoln October 30, 2025October 30, 2025

Each year, Krystle Gould’s students create a secret team costume.

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine, News

Meet the Mainers who choreograph kisses and hugs – and sex

by Ray Routhier October 30, 2025October 29, 2025

Intimacy director, a job that’s less than a couple decades old in film and theater, is becoming part of more local productions, helping to make potentially awkward or traumatic moments safe and predictable for the actors.