Friction with the Sabattus Board of Selectmen is the reason for Fire Chief H. Adam Thacker’s decision to resign, several sources say.
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Slight tax increase for Mexico
Mexico Water District and Mexico Sewer District offices will be relocating.
Lewiston-Auburn’s 911 dispatch eyes move to Auburn Hall
L-A 911 was originally slated to remain at the new public safety facility on Minot Avenue, but officials say relocating it will save money.
Bau Graves, who helped shape Maine’s music and cultural scene, dies at 73
Graves was artistic director of the Maine Festival, the state’s showcase summer arts and music event for decades. He and his wife started the New Year’s Portland celebration in the early 1980s and also ran the Center for Cultural Exchange in Portland.
Lewiston hopes downtown busking is here to stay
Organizers of the city’s Lewiston Live festival say the first event was a test run for a multiweek series in the works for 2026.
Protesters undress to oppose gender policy at Augusta schools
Three people partially disrobed as advocate Nicholas Blanchard challenged the school board’s recognition of transgender students under the federal policy.
Mystery Photo for Oct. 12, 2025
Correctly guess where this photo was taken and you could win a $25 Hannaford Supermarket gift card.
Cooler days and a freeze warning are coming to Maine
A freeze watch has been issued for Thursday night, when temperatures are expected to dip as low as 29 degrees.
Republican Jonathan Bush enters Maine governor’s race
Bush, the cousin of former President George W. Bush, launched his campaign Wednesday in Belfast, where he highlighted his career in business and desire to focus on economic growth if elected.