A new therapy dog is making a difference at the elementary school.
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Maine farmers, restaurants struggle with rising cost of beef
With prices nationwide at an all-time high, producers weigh price increases against customer loyalty.
Turner-area school community split as board reviews transgender policies
Maine School Administrative District 52, which includes Turner, Leeds and Greene, may align its policies with President Trump’s executive order recognizing only ‘biological gender.’
Another Maine school may change gender policy to match Trump’s
Turner-area Maine School Administrative District 52 directors voted last week to ask its lawyer about the legalities around only recognizing the gender a student is assigned at birth.
Turner-based school district budget passes, but majority in Greene disapprove
Though most voters among Leeds, Turner and Greene residents voted to approve the Maine School Administrative District 52 budget, it was a thin majority.
Farmers markets are open. Here are some to visit around central and western Maine.
Here is a partial list of area markets open on designated days.
Turner-area school board meets goal with proposed budget
The Maine School Administrative District 52 board kept the increase for each town below 8% with the hope of winning voter approval.
With lots to do, Farmington Fire and Ice Festival draws crowds
People from around the region attended Farmington Fire and Ice Festival on Saturday, March 1.
Monmouth fire destroys home
No injuries were reported from the fire Friday morning at 1 Bonin Road.
Maine Democrats choose new party leaders
Democrats look to the more rural, conservative 2nd Congressional District for party leaders ahead of the 2026 election cycle, which includes statewide races for governor and the U.S. Senate.