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Snowmobile club equipment vandalized in Strong

by Mark LaFlamme November 10, 2025November 10, 2025

The destruction of the club’s Tucker Sno-Cat groomer occurred over the weekend and the club president is pretty sure it was a targeted assault.

Maine, Maine Crime, News

Knox County to partner with Two Bridges jail

by Morgan Womack November 10, 2025November 10, 2025

Knox County will send people in custody to the Wiscasset jail in 2026.

Maine, News, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal

From classroom to campfire: Community support sends Franklin County students into the backcountry

by Rebecca Richard November 10, 2025November 14, 2025

Local sponsors covered lodging costs so Stratton, Spruce Mountain and Mt. Abram students could experience overnight outdoor trips at Maine Huts & Trails’ backcountry lodges.

Health, Maine, News

Maine drug overdose deaths continue to plummet

by Joe Lawlor November 10, 2025November 10, 2025

The state has seen a 23% decline in fatal overdoses from January-September in 2025 compared to the same period in 2024.

Maine, News

Lisbon appoints retired local town manager as it searches for permanent candidate

by Kendra Caruso November 10, 2025November 11, 2025

James ‘Jim’ Bennett is from Lisbon and recently returned there after retiring earlier this year.

Maine

Monmouth schools holds ceremony to honor veterans

by Stacy Blanchet November 10, 2025November 10, 2025

Students from Monmouth Academy and Monmouth Memorial School gathered for a parade of 23 area veterans, a ceremony and receiving line.

Maine, News, Schools & Education, The Bethel Citizen

Bethel elementary students honor veterans with ‘Field of Flags’

by Rose Lincoln November 10, 2025November 10, 2025

Third graders at Crescent Park Elementary School raise $750 for Disabled American Veterans and plant flags to show respect and gratitude.

Maine, News

Mainers start to receive SNAP benefits, despite confusion over funding

by Gillian Graham November 10, 2025November 10, 2025

Food pantries around Maine have reported record numbers of people requesting food assistance, with some pantries seeing the number of new enrollees jump 30% to 50% in October.