The 126th Aviation Regiment conducted a mountain hoist extraction to remove the 2 hikers near Carrabassett Valley.
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Women’s clothing boutique expands into bigger Bath storefront
The Over the Moon Boutique, focused on women’s support and comfort, has moved to a larger location on Centre Street in Bath.
Augusta woman charged after hitting 3 South Portland police cars
The woman was spotted driving erratically near the Maine Mall and fled from police during a traffic stop.
Lone elm in Buxton cemetery is a survivor
The tree is considered at least 150 years old, healthy and has never been treated for Dutch elm disease.
Telstar softball and baseball get underway in Bethel
It’s been a strong start, with both teams picking up wins against Gould and Carrabec.
Skillin principal is Maine Association of School Libraries’ administrator of the year
Bethany Connolly, who received the award for her steadfast support of the South Portland school’s library programs, has been its principal for nine years.
Forget April showers: Spring in central Maine is fire season
As fire departments across the state fight daily brush fires in April, here’s how to stay safe.
How a Live Nation ruling could impact concertgoers and Portland’s venue proposal
A jury last week found that Live Nation and its subsidiary Ticketmaster operated as a monopoly, which could have implications for consumers and the debate over a proposed 3,300-seat venue in Portland.
New Gloucester Historical Society hosts presentation on Portland Observatory
Docent Jim Nadeau addressed the society, whose curator, Tom Blake, is a longtime friend.
Falmouth schools pass cell phone ban in advance of new state law | Column
Falmouth schools will ban student cell phones for the 2026-27 school year, following suit with a new statewide law. On Wednesday, April 15, the Falmouth School Board approved a policy that states, “students are not permitted to carry, wear or access personal cell phones, smart watches, or other PEDs [personal electronic devices] during the school […]