Winter recreating is Maine’s bread-and-butter. But knowing how to stay safe in icy conditions on trails or in unstable weather on lakes can make the difference between fun and disaster, outdoor experts say.
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Need a coffee break? Here’s where you can caffeinate across Jay, nearby Franklin County towns
From convenience stores and farm markets to espresso bars and cafés, this guide highlights where residents grab coffee across Jay, Livermore, Livermore Falls and nearby Franklin County towns.
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When birds irrupt, winter wakes up
Winter birding across Maine highlights familiar winter species, simple tracking clues, feeder tips and welcoming places for residents to enjoy wildlife all season.
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Farmington-based schools seek AI collaboration, launch new health portal
A proposed partnership with UMF would expand artificial intelligence learning, Superintendent Christian Elkington said.
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Winter Wonderland brings holiday cheer to Phillips community
Phillips residents gathered Dec. 13 at the Winter Wonderland for family-friendly activities and a festive evening despite cold weather canceling the tree lighting.
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Griffin Mayhew remembered for dedication to education in Mt. Blue schools
The RSU 9 board of directors opened its Dec. 16 meeting with a tribute and moment of silence honoring the late board member, who was elected in June to a three-year term.
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Strong festival draws crowd with trees, treats, and chili and chowder cook-off
More than 500 people attended the Festival of Trees and Treats, a daylong holiday event featuring raffled trees, a bake sale, children’s activities and a visit from the Grinch.
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Santa lights up Wilton holiday traditions
Wilton marked the start of the holiday season Dec. 13 with its annual tree lighting in Monument Square, followed by a packed meet and greet with Santa at Academy Hill School.
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Franklin County to review legal opinion on budget authority
Franklin County commissioners and the Budget Advisory Committee are at odds over whether eliminated line items can be restored after legal counsel determined the committee’s adopted budget is final.
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Mt. Blue school board director Griffin Mayhew of Wilton dies
Superintendent Christian E. Elkington praised Mayhew as ‘deeply dedicated’ and ‘an exemplary young man.’