Public interest payphones in Maine continue to provide a crucial and free, yet aging, connection for people who need a dependable way to call for help.
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New members join Paris Select Board at end of tumultuous year
Scott Buffington is a former selectman who has been critical of Paris’ budgets and finances. Rob Federico Sr. is Norway’s former police chief.
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Posted inLocal & State, News, The Bethel Citizen, The Maine Forecast
Side job shoveling a good gig on a snowy day
Tim Kamilewicz, 9, shoveled a long swath of sidewalk at Bethel’s Gould Academy. His mother said she would pay him a dollar.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, The Maine Forecast, The Rangeley Highlander, Things to Do
With first major snowfall, Saddleback set to open for skiing and riding Friday
Maine’s third-largest ski mountain will start the season with top-to-bottom skiing and riding available on at least 8 trails.
Posted inLocal & State, News, The Franklin Journal
Farmington skatepark on its way toward revamp with new round of federal funding
The Select Board approved funding to rebuild the Dragon’s Nest at Hippach Field with $110,000 in federal support.
Posted inBusiness, Community, Local & State, Local News, Rumford Falls Times
Housing in Rumford is growing, as is its appeal, town manager says
121 units of additional housing will be available within 60 days and more is coming.
Posted inBusiness, Guides, Local & State, Rumford Falls Times, The Bethel Citizen
Picking out the perfect fresh Christmas tree a seasonal family affair
With the Christmas season well under way, area greenhouses and tree farms are welcoming customers to choose a precut tree or chop down their own.
Posted inCommunity, Local & State, Local News, Rumford Falls Times, The Maine Forecast
As snow flies, Rumford begins enforcement of new winter parking ban
Police Chief Tony Milligan says his department has started issuing warnings to people parking on the street overnight.
Posted inBusiness, Community, Guides, Life & Culture, Local & State, The Franklin Journal, The Rangeley Highlander
Looking for a Christmas tree? Try these Franklin County small businesses.
These Franklin County tree farms and nurseries will help you find the perfect Christmas tree to bring home for the holidays.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Business, Community, Local & State, News, The Bethel Citizen
More than 4 years after closing, West Paris Post Office set to open in 2026
Despite pressure from U.S. Rep. Jared Golden, the USPS has delayed the reopening of a new West Paris Post Office until ‘after the first of the year.’