As the spring thaw hits, you may be looking to plan your next outing into the Maine woods. Here are some campsites that offer the seclusion of nature with the amenities some can’t live without.
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Coburn Gore border station expansion won’t hurt environment, study finds
The U.S. General Services Administration found no significant adverse impact for the $95 million expansion project in northern Franklin County.
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Posted inCommunity, Maine, News, The Rangeley Highlander
Avon voters elect selectmen, school director, pass budget at annual town meeting
Voters chose two selectmen and a school board member, and made changes to the budget.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News, The Rangeley Highlander
Annual outdoor benefit concert in Rangeley canceled
Rangeley Health and Wellness cited difficulty in booking performers as the reason the festival won’t happen this summer.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Lewiston leaders grapple with school budget: ‘The money simply doesn’t exist’
Councilors and school committee members met Monday to work through an education budget that raises spending even as it cuts 30 positions.
Posted inElections, Maine, Politics
It’s official. Mainers will vote on proposal to ban trans athletes in girls sports.
The secretary of state’s office announced Tuesday that it had verified the signatures collected by proponents to get the measure on the November ballot.
Posted inMaine, News, The Maine Forecast
Thousands in Maine lost power due to gusty winds
Most of the outages had been resolved by Tuesday afternoon after winds of 35-50 mph swept across the state.
Posted inElections, Maine, Nation / World, News, Politics
Mills’ new ad highlights Graham Platner’s past comments about rape
The 30-second spot marks a new, more aggressive phase of the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate. Platner’s campaign called it a ‘desperate attempt for relevance from the governor.’
Posted inMaine, News
Sophia’s House in Lewiston celebrates reopening of women’s day center
Sophia’s House, which offers transitional housing and other services to women in need, has brought back its day center twice per week.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News, Things to Do
What do you do for fun in the lull between winter and spring?
We want to know how you pass the time when snow has melted, but there’s still a chill in the air.