The 40th annual fair, which opens Friday in Unity, “aims to put something out there for everyone,” according to Fair Director April Boucher.
2016
New El Rayo Taqueria opens in downtown Portland
The Mexican restaurant at 26 Free St. is serving breakfast and lunch only for now, and will add dinner soon.
Warden investigates report of large red snake in Vienna
A dispatcher at the Augusta Regional Communications Center said Thursday that a person had called to report the snake in the town of Vienna.
Stonington man sentenced to 7 years for setting lobster boat on fire
Jeremy Eaton emptied cans of gasoline on an acquaintance’s boat and set a fire.
GAME OF THE WEEK: Unbeatens square off as Brunswick travels to Messalonskee
Eagles hope to continue recent run of success against Dragons.
Wilton area watershed survey aimed at water quality issues
The Friends Of Wilson Lake will be conducting a watershed survey of the area surrounding Wilson Lake and Pease and Varnum ponds on Saturday to better understand where possible areas of erosion could be affecting water clarity.
Goodwill to use $1 million federal grant to train Lewiston at-risk youths
The federal Dept. of Labor grant will help them learn construction, computer and life skills – and earn their high school degree or GED.
Why it matters: Executive authority lets presidents flex muscles
One consideration is how much and on what issues the winner of the presidential race could be expected to use his or her authority.
Reports: Patriots’ Garoppolo not playing against Texans
Rookie Jacoby Brissett will get the start at quarterback, and Jimmy Garoppolo is not on the game-day roster.
Tulsa police officer charged with manslaughter in shooting death
Officer Betty Shelby shot and killed 40-year-old Terence Crutcher on Sept. 16.