An offer by residents to purchase the Hidden Circle mobile home park in Jay has been accepted, securing local control from out-of-state ownership.
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Community news and announcements from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Hillside Sports Club to host ice fishing derby Feb. 28 on Long Pond in Livermore
The 9th annual Hillside Fishing Derby will offer cash prizes, raffles and a full day of ice fishing fun.
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From Mount Mica to the ‘Big Find,’ Western Maine’s history told by tourmaline
From unearthing tourmaline in 1820 in West Paris to the world-changing 1972 discovery in Newry, the state has a place on the global mineral map.
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Wilton board fields questions on ATV routes policy
The Select Board answered questions about its rescinded ATV route policy not being enforceable.
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Farmington to research replacement of tower truck
The Farmington Select Board authorized the fire chief to look into replacement and financing options for the aging Tower 3 fire apparatus.
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Jay woman’s 20 years of homeschooling built around family
Lisa Berry reflects on more than 2 decades of homeschooling in Maine, emphasizing family relationships, flexibility and long-term growth over rigid curriculum.
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Wilton farmer stays in his van in Waterville while working as a chef | Column
Loto Lakewood proved to be a philosophical sort, conversing easily on everything from the value of homesteading to the joy of living with kittens, Amy Calder writes.
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Historic Rangeley exhibit showcases western Maine’s earliest human history
Historic Rangeley is highlighting the Vail Site exhibit, which documents the earliest known human presence in western Maine nearly 13,000 years ago through rare archaeological artifacts.
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As skijoring grows in Maine, locals say it’s all about the partnership
From dog-powered trail runs to horse-drawn fairground races, skijoring is taking shape in western and central Maine as a winter sport built on preparation, shared access and control on snow.
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Hiking with a dog this winter? Here’s what you need to know.
As winter continues and spring approaches, dog owners can enjoy Maine trails safely by planning ahead and following basic trail etiquette.