HARRISON – Audrey Frances Leonard died Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, at home in Harrison. A Portland native, Audrey was born June …
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After devastating flood, Jay leads the way on climate change preparation
Jay is part of a state program that is helping hundreds of communities build resilience to rising water levels and more powerful storms.
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Where and how to donate food, toys, furniture and more in Maine
There are a number of organizations who will put essentials directly into the hands of Mainers in need.
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Multi-state pursuit on I-95 leads to arrest in Kittery
Police say the driver rammed a cruiser before spinning out.
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The Harrison Food Bank feeds 1,100 Maine families a week. Here’s how they do it.
Demand at the food bank is higher than ever, thanks to changes to SNAP and higher grocery prices, but hundreds of volunteers are determined to feed everyone who needs help.
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Obituary: Carlo I. Viitala
HARRISON – Carlo I. Viitala, 96, of Harrison, died Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, in the comfort of what was his home …
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Amateur historians seek to restore historic Bridgton railway
Six local train enthusiasts are working to rebuild a 1.5-mile stretch of the Bridgton and Saco River Railroad, which closed in 1941.
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Maine food pantries weathering funding cuts with help from retailers
Food donations from supermarkets, local food businesses and wholesalers make up about half the food that’s distributed at most Maine food pantries.
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Thousands of Mainers face loss of SNAP benefits as program undergoes historic cuts
The changes will put more pressure on food pantries, which are already seeing a rise in need and warning that they won’t be able to fill the gap.
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Microtransit pilot program launched between Standish and Gorham
The Regional Transportation Program seeks to provide an alternative to public transportation in communities where it would be unsustainable.