The stork made its first delivery of the year to MaineHealth Stephens Hospital on Jan. 2
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West Paris boil water order lifted
Parts of West Paris were put on a boil water order after a water main pipe burst late Monday night.
Former Portland lawmaker Denise Harlow dies at 55
The former state representative was remembered as ‘a big believer in justice.’
Maine libraries scrambling for books after distributor closes
Many bought new books from Baker & Taylor, which has been winding down operations for months, and have endured long waits while looking for new sources.
Stuck in the snow
Wednesday’s slippery weather had Lewiston motorist pushing through snow.
Volunteer at Rumford library brings new life to science education
Matt Frost, of Peru, coordinates STEM and 3D printing classes as part of the children’s library programming.
Maine lawmakers kick off a new session. Tensions are high.
Democrats unveil a slate of bills aimed at lowering everyday costs for families, while Republicans reiterate calls for accountability in a case of alleged fraud involving a health care services provider.
Maine hit with wintry mix, causing messy commute, school closures
The precipitation had mostly ended by Wednesday afternoon, and the National Weather Service said temperatures through much of the state would reach the 40s Thursday.
Auburn mobile home park residents say rent hikes have them facing homelessness
Residents asked city councilors Monday night to freeze rent increases and spoke about lackluster park conditions.
Snow day turns fun day in Paris
With remote schoolwork done, Sebastian Musgrave decided to conquer the slopes on a saucer at Moore Park.