Advocates propose reclassifying the water quality of the river from Rumford to Lisbon — a move they say could spark economic growth.
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Portland-based nonprofit secures funding for new recovery homes
The 8 new homes will serve rural counties across Maine.
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Here’s 16 easy hikes in every county in Maine
We’ve finally traded snow boots for hiking boots, so it’s time to discover great hikes in every corner of Maine.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Lewiston Safe Voices opens resource center amid worry of federal budget cuts
The unveiling comes at a time when federal funding is uncertain and cuts could lead to downsizing services.
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Hartford couple with damaged house finds support in community
Vehicles slammed into Marilyn and Herbert Stevens’ home on two separate occasions. Soon after their story appeared in the news, the community came out for them in a big way.
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Police seek man accused of choking pregnant partner
Dusty O’Brien is out on bail for a separate domestic violence arrest, according to police.
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Maine State Police find parents, infant safe after four days
Benjamin and Casandra Quinn and their 2-month-old baby were reported missing on Wednesday.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
In Brownfield, history is being reclaimed one gravestone at a time
Jess Davis has spent years restoring cemeteries in and around the small Oxford County town and this year started making stones for graves that have been unmarked for generations.
Posted inHealth, News
A generation gone: How opioids have fueled the surge in overdose deaths in the past 25 years
Drug overdose deaths have taken thousands of lives in the last roughly 25 years in Maine, also having ripple effects on the loved ones of those who died.
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Mexico residents raise more questions about idle police force
Residents question the future of the police force amid ongoing recruitment challenges.