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.

Area births Sept. 10 through Oct. 25

The births took place at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston and Stephens Memorial Hospital in Norway

Christmas delivered to family shelter in Leeds

Wayne extends campground, RV development moratorium

The moratorium, largely targeted at preventing the expansion of Jellystone Park — which is split over Monmouth, Leeds and Wayne — was approved overwhelmingly by voters in April.

Photos: Thanksgiving snowstorm creates a white Friday

A CMMC team rallies to provide a ride for co-worker

An anesthesiology nurse went above and beyond for a valued fellow employee.