Evan Trieu of St. Brigid School emerges among 14 finalists on Saturday at Bowdoin College. He won the state bee last year as well.
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Shadow of concern approaches as Somerset County public safety officials prepare for eclipse
Emergency management agencies, law enforcement, medical providers and others are coordinating plans ahead of the April 8 eclipse, which is expected to draw visitors to rural areas across the state.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
In path of April solar eclipse, small-town Maine sees big tourist opportunity
Several communities in the rural and northern parts of the state, located in the path of totality, hope for an astronomical tourist boom when the eclipse becomes visible on the afternoon of April 8.
Posted inMaine
Driver, passenger injured when vehicle hits, kills moose in Jackman area
A cow moose was killed on impact when hit by a car on a road in Long Pond Township, officials said.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Community, Connections, Franklin, Lewiston-Auburn, Oxford Hills, River Valley, Things to Do
Where to find celebrations, fireworks to mark July 4
A partial listing of Independence Day-related events planned for across the region.
Posted inMaine, Uncategorized
Firefighters continue to check for hot spots following Moscow, Caratunk brush fire
The fire Sunday consumed more than 13 acres along Route 201, and firefighting efforts were complicated when an emergency call came in for a separate fire a few miles down the road, pulling resources away, Bingham fire Chief Scott Laweryson said.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
High school rafting trip to Moose River approved
This will be the third year for the Spruce Mountain High School rafting trip to Moose River above Jackman.
Posted inMaine
Train carrying hazardous chemicals derails north of Rockwood
A photo of the train derailment posted on Facebook by Rockwood Fire & Rescue shows a fiery scene near a curve on the railroad track, with several cars off the track.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News, Schools & Education
Spruce Mountain school board approves rafting trip
Students learn paddling strokes, how to tip a canoe over and water safety.
Posted inMaine
With a little help from family, 89-year-old Jackman hunter takes down her third moose
It looked like Arline Achey was out of luck last week in her hunt for a moose, until one was spotted in a clearing, her sons set up a long stick on which she could steady her rifle and she shot the animal from about 75 yards.