Maine saw 100 violent offenses per 100,000 people in 2024, according to the most recent FBI data.
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5 Maine events include ‘Whit’s End’ play and World Oddities Expo
And see the latest choreography from Portland Ballet in Westbrook.
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Posted inMaine, News, The Maine Forecast
Maine under flood watch, high winds to follow
Heavy rainfall and melting snow could pave the way for ice jams and dangerous travel conditions, the National Weather Service says.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Rumford Falls Times
Oxford County airport hires firm to explore longer runway for larger aircraft
The facility’s terminal has already been renovated, and officials say extending the current 2,997‑foot runway could help attract larger private and commercial aircraft to the region.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Community, Maine, News
West Paris Water District unveils plans for infrastructure upgrades
The utility is looking at three major upgrades and pursuing community block grants and other funding sources to cover the costs.
Posted inFood, Life & Culture, Maine, News, Things to Do
7 sweet treats or activities to indulge in for Maine Maple Sunday Weekend
More than 100 sugarhouses are expected to participate in the 43rd annual event Saturday and Sunday, with boiling demos, tours, live music, doughnuts, cotton candy and more.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Leslie Bridgers, Maine, News
What’s all the fuss over Aldi? I crossed state lines to find out. | Column
As the German grocery chain prepares to open its first Maine store, we’re all wondering: What makes it so popular?
Posted inBusiness, Community, Food, Maine, News, The Bethel Citizen
Bethel area farms open for Maple Sunday Weekend, March 21-22
Velvet Hollow Sugar Works, Swain Family Farm, The Farm at Rowe Hill and Carver’s Maple Farm are all open for drop-ins.
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Hearing on halting rent increase at Norway mobile home park set for March 19
A public hearing will be held to present details of the proposed six-month moratorium on hiking mobile home lot rent, which is similar to one enacted in Jay three months ago.
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Mainer wins second Oscar for ‘Avatar’ visual effects
Eric Saindon, who grew up in Gorham, won for his work on ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash.’ A film about Maine-born poet Andrea Gibson also was up for an Oscar Sunday, but did not win.