This specialized box, which is part of Maine’s abandoned child, safe haven provider law, allows parents to anonymously surrender newborns, specifically those 31 days old or younger, if they are unable to care for them.
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Rumford officer bringing lessons about mental health to other first responders
The Western Maine Wellness Conference will be held Aug. 18 and 19 in Rumford. The learning and networking event features presenters covering an array of wellness topics specifically focusing on police, fire, EMS, and dispatchers, along with their significant others.
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Artist Nora West wins Plein Air honor inspired by High Peaks Region
Nora West was recently recognized at the Maine Art Gallery’s 2025 Annual Show, earning one of two coveted “Plein Air: Maine Observed Awards.” This recognition comes with a $100 prize and high praise from juror David Dewey, acclaimed author of The Watercolor Book and curator of Fiore at 100: Maine Observed. In his presentation, Dewey commended Nora’s painting, […]
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American Institute of Architects announces housing design competition
STATE — The Maine Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA Maine) is pleased to announce the launch of 207 Home: Design Competition, aimed at identifying innovative and sustainable housing solutions to address community needs across Maine. The competition opened Aug. 8 and invites Maine design firms, professionals, residents, and students enrolled in Maine […]
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Rangeley Friends of the Arts present “The Mousetrap”
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts will produce a live theater event, “The Mousetrap”. Performance dates and times are Friday, Aug. 15, and Saturday, Aug. 16, at 7 p.m., and Sunday, Aug. 17, at 4 p.m. To reserve your seat, visit rangeleyarts.org. The box office will open one hour before showtime each night. Adult Admission […]
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Norway fire chief apologizes for profane video on department’s Facebook page
Fire Chief David Knox said he accidentally posted the video on the department’s Facebook page instead of his personal page.
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UMF feeding workforce
To the Editor: For decades, the University of Maine at Farmington focused on serving traditional-age students who wanted to live and learn on its historic downtown campus. And as the number of recent New England high school graduates pursuing postsecondary education declined, so too did UMF’s enrollment. No more. Under the leadership of President Joe […]
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American Institute of Architects announces housing design competition
STATE — The Maine Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA Maine) is pleased to announce the launch of 207 Home: Design Competition, aimed at identifying innovative and sustainable housing solutions to address community needs across Maine. The competition opened Aug. 8 and invites Maine design firms, professionals, residents, and students enrolled in Maine […]
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2026 Farmers’ Almanac aims to make you the most interesting person in the world
Published by Geiger in Lewiston, the new almanac is once again crammed full of information on how to thrive in the natural world just as our forebears did for so long.