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Community, Local & State, News, The Bethel Citizen

Titles of banned books get prime spot out front of Andover library

by Rose Lincoln January 7, 2026January 14, 2026

Librarians at Andover Public Library have displayed book titles and their authors that often appear on ‘banned’ lists.

Local & State, Maine Crime, The Franklin Journal

Farmington man pleads not guilty to attempted murder of girlfriend

by Donna M. Perry January 7, 2026January 13, 2026

Gunthar S. Swan was arrested last year for allegedly shooting his girlfriend in the face.

Business, News, Rumford Falls Times

Simply Vibes serving up good energy in Mexico

January 7, 2026January 8, 2026

The Main Street eatery serves breakfast and lunch weekdays.

Community, Local & State, News, The Rangeley Highlander

Rangeley to hold special town meeting on omitted warrant article

by Marla Hoffman January 7, 2026January 6, 2026

An article authorizing selectmen to approve reserve account spending was left off the June town meeting ballot, Town Manager Joe Roach said.

Community, Rumford Falls Times

Mexico woman named Volunteer of the Year

by Bruce Farrin January 6, 2026January 8, 2026

Amid her addiction recovery, Lucinda Boulanger decided to give back to her community at the Old School Food Pantry.

Business, Local & State, News, The Franklin Journal

How labels make or break Maine’s recreational cannabis compliance system

by Rebecca Richard January 6, 2026January 12, 2026

Cannabis products sold in Bethel were found to have recreational sales stickers stuck over intact medical-use labels, revealing how Maine’s retail system relies entirely on visible labeling rather than individual product verification.

Local & State, News, Schools & Education, The Bethel Citizen

Greenwood’s schoolhouse history comes to life in archived town reports

by Rose Lincoln January 6, 2026January 5, 2026

Town reports from 1887 to the present, archived Greenwood town website, show how the schools still battled attendance, teacher retention and building maintenance long before School Administrative District 44.