GREENWOOD — Bikers are looking forward to the summer at Mt. Abram when the bike park will be open for the season with new trails set up for all levels of bikers. “Three or four additional trails will be built going to the main side of the mountain,” said Mt. Abram’s communication director Zach McCarthy. […]
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Biden seeks new sanctions, help for Ukrainians in Europe
Meanwhile, European Union nations on Wednesday signed off on another 500 million euros in military aid for Ukraine.
Tuesday’s college roundup: UMaine opens 2022 football season at New Mexico
The Black Bears will once again face two FBS teams and will play newcomers Hampton and Monmouth in its CAA schedule.
Pingree, Collins, King describe wrenching scenes at Poland-Ukraine border
Rep. Pingree is in the midst of a weeklong congressional fact-finding trip to Eastern Europe, while Maine’s 2 senators returned Sunday from a weekend trip of their own.
Names on a list: Journalists fleeing Mariupol, one checkpoint at a time
A team of Associated Press journalists documented the agony of the Ukrainian city of Mariupol from inside the city center when they learned their names were on a Russian list.
Library on an island off Knox County wants your banned books
There’s an “Island of Misfit Toys” in the popular Christmas show.
Oxford County arrest log: March 18, 2022
• Derik R. Chenette, 40, of 79 Pigeon Brook Road, Baldwin, on charges of unauthorized taking or transfer, burglary of a motor vehicle and violation of condition of release, 1 p.m. Thursday, March 17, in Hiram, by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Breanna “Brandon” L. Demmons, 29, of 205 Cumberland St., Rumford, on charges of […]
Busy Budget Season with Upcoming April 11th Public Hearing
The Rangeley Board of Selectmen met in person on March 7th. The Board had been conducting their meetings remotely via Zoom since the uptick in Covid 19 cases back in December 2021. Town Manager Joe Roach shared good news about the broadband situation in the Rangeley Region. The Selectmen had voted to authorize Joe to […]
No more changing of the clocks? For some Mainers, it’s a ‘no-brainer.’
A proposal before Congress would make daylight saving time permanent, a change some in Maine say would be better for business, agriculture and outdoor time.
Bill to establish court-ordered substance use treatment divides recovery advocates
Rep. Colleen Madigan, D-Waterville, said losing her sister to alcohol addiction this year spurred her to introduce the bill after the deadline for new legislation.