The 28% decline in visitors so far this year has outpaced preseason forecasts.
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Posted inHealth, Local & State
The push to defund Planned Parenthood hit other clinics in Maine. Now their group is suing.
Planned Parenthood isn’t the only abortion provider that stands to lose Medicaid payments under a budget plan signed by President Donald Trump.
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Posted inFact Brief, Local & State, News, Politics
Did the Maine Legislature ban small plastic shampoo bottles in hotels? | Fact brief
Lawmakers considered a bill to ban the small plastic bottles found at hotels by 2032 with the intent of reducing plastic waste in tourism-heavy Maine.
Posted inFranklin, Local & State, News, The Franklin Journal
Farmington house fire likely started in ceiling
Owner David Orr escaped with his dog after hearing popping noises and smelling smoke.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Arts & Entertainment, Lewiston-Auburn, Life & Culture, Local & State, News
Camp of Rock rolls this week in Auburn
Fifteen teenagers are participating in the two-week rock and roll camp under the direction of Brian Gagnon. Photos by Daryn Slover/Staff Photographer
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Local & State, Oxford Hills
Oxford Hills grad credits principal for her scholarship success
Lauren Millett of Oxford was awarded a $5,000 Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship from the Maine Education Services Foundation, one of 15 recipients from a field of over 500 applicants.
Posted inFranklin, Local & State, The Franklin Journal
Farmington Summerfest to mark 60 years with full day of activities
The July 26 event will feature music, food, games, a talent show, and more.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
On Maine islands, housing shortages threaten community survival
Islands with year-round residents need emergency responders, gas station attendants, postal workers, store clerks and teachers. When there’s nowhere for vital workers to live, they turn elsewhere. It’s eroding a storied way of life.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, News
Mystery Photo for July 20, 2025
Correctly guess where this photo was taken and you could win a $25 Hannaford Supermarket gift card.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Laurel Libby draws impassioned crowd to Topsham event as she weighs run for governor
The Auburn Republican state representative spoke about free speech issues and the controversy surrounding her social media post of a photo of a transgender athlete.