Vice President John Rogers will take over for founder Lloyd Griscom as president, as the group continues its mission of collaboration and public access through new conservation programs.
The deal on a 600-foot section of trail ensures riders can complete the Randy Bunnell Trail between Rangeley and Phillips.
Food pantries across Franklin County are offering expanded hours, free meals and low-barrier access to help residents meet rising food needs.
From a newly built food pantry at Mt. Abram High School in Salem Township to food drives, individuals and organizations are responding to help their neighbors.
The Monday morning blaze on West Kingfield Road started around a woodstove, the fire chief said.
Maine Preservation’s annual list includes a Civil War-era former governor’s home damaged by fire in 2024 and a remnant of a Franklin County fairground.
He was the second victim of the blast. As soon as Bubier’s daughter announced the death, comments of support, love and condolences poured in.
Wonderland Holdings LLC, whose president is Nasir Hakeem, purchased Pines Market in February from John Morris of Eustis.
Rangers also reminded hikers that camping has been prohibited on the mountain since 2021.
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Local birders surveyed nine western Maine areas Dec. 14, logging 41 species and contributing data to the nation’s longest-running community science bird project.
Maine Huts & Trails will launch a series of free, guided winter outdoor programs on its trail network beginning Jan. 3, offering snowshoeing, skiing, fat biking and family-friendly outings open to the public.
From goat’s milk soap to yarn trees, the thoughtful gifts were going to family members for Christmas.
‘I haven’t been back to work. I can’t even drive to the store; it makes me cry,’ the 55-year-old local woman said.
The Budget Advisory Committee eliminated the funding in the 2025-26 budget as of July 1.
A proposed partnership with UMF would expand artificial intelligence learning, Superintendent Christian Elkington said.
The RSU 9 board of directors opened its Dec. 16 meeting with a tribute and moment of silence honoring the late board member, who was elected in June to a three-year term.
Lucas Sirois, 45, is seeking to be acquitted of five charges. If not, he wants a new trial.
The first round of the Maine Trails Program funds 44 projects across the state, including ones in Augusta, Rangeley, Strong and Waterville.
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