Fifteen teenagers are participating in the two-week rock and roll camp under the direction of Brian Gagnon. Photos by Daryn Slover/Staff Photographer
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Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, Oxford Hills
Oxford Hills grad credits principal for her scholarship success
Lauren Millett of Oxford was awarded a $5,000 Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship from the Maine Education Services Foundation, one of 15 recipients from a field of over 500 applicants.
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Posted inFranklin, Maine, The Franklin Journal
Farmington Summerfest to mark 60 years with full day of activities
The July 26 event will feature music, food, games, a talent show, and more.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
On Maine islands, housing shortages threaten community survival
Islands with year-round residents need emergency responders, gas station attendants, postal workers, store clerks and teachers. When there’s nowhere for vital workers to live, they turn elsewhere. It’s eroding a storied way of life.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Mystery Photo for July 20, 2025
Correctly guess where this photo was taken and you could win a $25 Hannaford Supermarket gift card.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Laurel Libby draws impassioned crowd to Topsham event as she weighs run for governor
The Auburn Republican state representative spoke about free speech issues and the controversy surrounding her social media post of a photo of a transgender athlete.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Maine’s voter-approved campaign finance limits deemed unconstitutional
A US District Court judge rules that the referendum, which was passed by nearly 75% of voters in November, runs afoul of the First Amendment.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Lewiston council poised to restrict needle exchanges against state’s wishes
The ordinance under consideration would limit syringe service providers to a 1-to-1 needle exchange, something state public health officials and recovery advocates have opposed.
Posted inMaine, News
I-95 northbound closures expected late Wednesday for Augusta bridge replacement
The intermittant closures are scheduled so that large, precast concrete units that will form the new Western Avenue Bridge deck can be placed over the interstate.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine’s high court hears Bath Iron Works lawsuit over paid family leave rules
The shipyard and the Maine Chamber of Commerce sued the state over a new 1% payroll tax. It could affect 1,500 companies and 40% of the state’s workers.