BUCKFIELD — Fire Chief Chris Reed is expected to meet with district officials soon to go over recent changes to classroom space for Mountain Valley Middle School students at the former Mountain Valley High School bus garage in Rumford. Regional School Unit 10 Superintendent Deborah Alden told directors at their Feb. 10 meeting at Buckfield […]
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Maine’s cannabis chief investigated for possible conflict of interest
A legislative panel agrees to look into ties between John Hudak and a firm hired to track marijuana plants from seedling to sale.
Mancini’s Italian microdeli opens Wednesday in Lewiston
Expect big flavors from the small space on Park Street where the focus is on fresh, traditional Italian food.
A Frenchville Republican challenges Susan Collins
Susan Collins will face at least one primary challenger if she opts to run for reelection in 2026
New public safety building among priorities of Lisbon council
Lisbon councilors discussed several goal ideas during its January workshop but settled on five to focus on, including consolidating town services and a new public safety building.
Oxford food pantry closing due to lack of funds
The final day of distribution is March 6.
South Paris woman dies Monday afternoon in Poland crash
Hazardous road conditions and unsafe speed were contributing factors in the crash, police said.
Maine’s longtime marine resources commissioner is stepping down
Patrick Keliher, who has served in the position since 2012, is the longest-serving commissioner in the history of the Department of Marine Resources. He will retire March 14.
Two in custody after shots fired in North Berwick
A section of Route 4 from Dennett Road to Buffum Road was closed during the incident Tuesday.
Turner man killed in Canton head-on crash; four others injured
A Rumford teen was flown to a Portland hospital with life-threatening injuries. Three children were injured and transported to a Lewiston hospital.