While all seven council seats are up for election, only three are contested races.
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New map brings Maine’s seaweed forests to the surface
In addition to seaweed harvesters, towns and regulators may use the high-definition map to help them manage the coastline and prepare for climate-related changes.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News, Rumford Falls Times
More than 200 stolen flags replaced at veterans’ graves in Camden
Aubuchon Hardware in Rumford is acknowledged for raising funds to replace the stolen flags and markers at Mount View Cemetery.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine offers free medical tests for residents exposed to PFAS
Covering the cost of blood tests for more than 600 households in areas where farms used sludge to fertilize their fields represents a turning point in the state’s response to the crisis, from tracking to direct medical intervention.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine cannabis sales mellow out as recreational industry marks 5th anniversary
Prices have dropped and sales have lagged as the state’s recreational and medical marijuana markets begin leveling off, according to state data released last week.
Posted inMaine, News, The Franklin Journal
Two dogs die in Kingfield house fire; home destroyed
The Monday morning blaze on West Kingfield Road started around a woodstove, the fire chief said.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
In Leeds, one of Maine’s few estate vineyards reports a bountiful grape harvest
Drought conditions are beneficial this year, but they could affect the 2026 harvest.
Posted inMaine
Dance across the decades theme of Leavitt homecoming
Juniors perform the Twist on its 1950s-themed float winning first place in the contest.
Posted inFact Brief, Maine, News
Can immigrants get Real IDs? | Fact brief
All applicants — including immigrants — must provide proof of legal residency and a Social Security number.
Posted inMaine, The Bethel Citizen
Bethel students make their choice at pumpkin patch
Crescent Park kindergarteners chose pumpkins at Swain Family Farm on Wednesday, Oct. 8.