New Mainers are buying and operating village markets and variety stores across the state, often in rural areas where they are preserving the only retail access to gas, groceries and other necessities for miles around.
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Posted inLocal & State, News
Brother says Casco man killed in Windham was a devoted father, fisherman
Erin Hayne, 33, was fatally shot while riding his motorcycle Friday in Windham.
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Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Suspected Windham gunman found dead; victim identified by police as Casco man
Investigators say there is no known connection between the shooter and victim in the case that prompted a statewide emergency alert and temporary shelter-in-place order.
Posted inLetters to the Editor
Flags at Casco Days left black mark on celebration | Letter
I noticed that the July 28 paper published an article about the 90th anniversary of Casco Days. I am a resident of Casco, with two small children. This year I had to skip Casco Days with my kids and I am very upset about what happened. The Casco Days parade included a pickup truck flying […]
Posted inLocal & State
New Gloucester man helps rehabilitate hundreds of animals
Joshua Sparks, at Sparks’ Ark Animal Services, cares for exotic creatures at his New Gloucester home, and does up to three or four public events each day.
Posted inGuides, Things to Do
Ice cream guide: Here’s where you can get a scoop (or 2) in central, southern and Midcoast Maine
Vacationland is ice cream land in the summer when many seasonal ice cream shops serve up their frozen treats.
Posted inLeslie Bridgers, Local & State, Outdoors, Things to Do
Tips for reserving a site at Maine’s favorite campgrounds
What you need to know to book a stay at the state’s most in-demand spots.
Posted inFood & Dining, Things to Do
Maine Maple Weekend turns sweet 42
More than 100 farms and sugarhouses around the state will be celebrating this weekend, with free tours, samples, treats, animals and more.
Posted inLocal & State
Woman sues Maine corrections department for violating rights during pregnancy
The new lawsuit, alleging Maine Correctional Center officers stayed in a pregnant woman’s hospital room while she gave birth, is similar to a case against the Cumberland County Jail that was recently settled.
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Complete our crossword of key central Maine news events from 2024
We’ve pulled the answers from some of our most read stories.