Freeport is steadily moving forward on the Planning Partnership Initiative with the Maine Department of Transportation for the Village Corridor project along Main Street on U.S. Route 1 in the downtown area.
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A missing dog was trapped on train tracks in Wells. A drone helped find him.
A train wheel severed a missing dog’s leash after it became caught in the tracks.
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Scarborough High revives student newspaper after 12 years of inactivity
A group of underclassmen founded The Storm this school year at a time when more and more young people eschew traditional media sources.
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Albany property to be preserved
ALBANY — Two Maine families with deep ties to Western Maine have permanently conserved nearly 800 acres of forestland in Albany Township, protecting vital wildlife habitat, clean drinking water, and public recreational access in partnership with Mahoosuc Land Trust and a coalition of conservation partners. The conserved lands include the 85-acre Ralph and Alice Kimball Songo […]
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Federal judge restores AmeriCorps funding and workers in Maine, other states that sued over cuts
There were more than 200 AmeriCorps fellows in Maine before the funding was cut last month.
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Yarmouth honors late David Ray as a ‘selfless’ public servant at annual meeting
More than 140 Yarmouth residents gathered Tuesday to approve 27 articles and recognize Yarmouth’s 2025 Latchstring Award winner.
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‘Viking Vibe’ transforms Oxford Hills Middle School students into journalists
The kids do not shy away from publishing opinion pieces and writing about tough subjects.
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Lisbon considers painful cuts to services to address tax hike
“There’s no way to fix this without causing some misery down the line,” council Chairman Fern Larochelle said.
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Falmouth graduates reflect on paths of learning, leadership
Falmouth High School seniors Hannah Josephs and Travis Dow reflect on their high school experiences and what is next in their bright futures.
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Yo-Yo Ma returns to Maine on Oct. 20 for concert with Indigenous musicians
The cellist will be joined by Wabanaki musicians Jeremy Dutcher, Mali Obomsawin, and Chris Newell.