Winter Fest makes first post-COVID return to Lisbon

Dog sledding, snowshoeing and good winter fun returned to Beaver Park in Lisbon on Saturday. On hiatus since the beginning of the pandemic, Winter Fest was a welcome retreat for families around the area.

Not just one winter storm, but a couple on the way

The first storm was expected to get underway late in the day Thursday, coming in as a wintry mix before changing over to snow overnight. Another storm, which one forecaster called 'a corker,' is expected to barrel in Sunday and into Monday.

Androscoggin commissioners approve funding for updated records management system

Browntail moth threat eases in capital region, but remains a threat elsewhere in Maine

While the population explosion of browntail moths didn't happen as expected in 2022, experts say the threat posed by the invasive pest still exists and people should continue to take measures to destroy winter nests.

Lewiston, Maine Catholic community pray for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI at basilica

Catholics attended the Mass for the Repose of the soul of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI Wednesday, a day before Pope Francis presides over Benedict's funeral at Saint Peter's Square in Vatican City.

Lisbon School Committee appoints new member

Leonard Ledlum will fill the final year of a three-year term.

Oxford man killed in Poland crash Sunday

Gary D. Hesketh, 41, died Monday morning when his vehicle hit the back of a rig stopped by Ricky Seames, 71, of South Paris.

Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul to hold mass for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

The Rev. Daniel Greenleaf will lead a prayer for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, who died Saturday.

New district attorney takes office

Neil McLean Jr. of Turner will serve Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties.

Man killed after car strikes parked tractor-trailer in Poland

One person died on the scene of a two-vehicle crash Monday on Harris Hill Road. Officials are not releasing the identity until Tuesday to allow for proper notifications to family.