With renovations to outdoor stage, Sidney arts center looks to draw bigger acts, larger crowds

The Snow Pond Center for the Arts renovates its outdoor stage, the Bowl in the Pines amphitheater, which officials say should allow the organization to provide enhanced experiences for audiences and artists.

Farm tractor safety classes planned

Sap running, if slowly, as central Maine maple producers expect flow to rise with temperatures

Taps are out now, collecting sap to boil down into maple syrup, as back-and-forth weather has slowed maple sugaring slightly.

Sidney arts academy to host open houses

Former Olympian returns to Maine for 10th Pond Hockey Classic in Sidney

Maine native Marc Pelchat participated in the 1998 and 2002 Olympics, and returned to his home state for this weekend's 10th annual Maine Pond Hockey Classic.

Maine Pond Hockey Classic to return for 10th year

The registration deadline has been extended to Jan. 14 for select divisions.

Chinchillas in Maine: The science behind a unique pet

Farm in Sidney leads way in chinchilla education worldwide, providing information for pet owners, veterinarians and scientists from France, South Africa, Saudi Arabia and elsewhere.

Sidney teenager injured when snowmobile collides with truck in Alder Stream Township

The 16-year-old boy was driving the machine with a passenger on back roads.

For central Maine entertainment venues, the show must go on … with precautions

While concert halls and theaters are ready to welcome back both performers and audiences, the continuing COVID-19 pandemic continues to be a challenge.

Celebrity Chef Challenge fundraiser set for Sept. 20