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Strong resident hired as interim Franklin County administrator

by Donna M. Perry June 1, 2026June 1, 2026

With the departure of Amy Bernard, Susan Pratt will step in to help with the transition as the county seeks a new administrator.

Community, Guides, Life & Culture, Maine, Things to Do

Get lost with us on a Sunday drive through western Maine

by Staff Report May 31, 2026June 1, 2026

Feel like a leisurely drive on a beautiful day? Want to enjoy all the scenery that western Maine has to offer? We’ve got the guide for you.

Baseball, Sports, Varsity Maine

How Maine’s many different high school baseball fields change the game

by Mike Mandell May 30, 2026May 30, 2026

From short porches to deep gaps to massive foul territory, the specificities of each park can alter how coaches and players approach the sport.

Community, News

Fire at Chaos Coffee Cafe in Wilton ruled accidental

by Donna M. Perry May 28, 2026May 28, 2026

The fire on Sunday is believed to have started on the first floor in the rear of the building, sending one person to the hospital, authorities said.

Sports, Track & Field, Varsity Maine

Winthrop boys, Lisbon/Oak Hill girls claim MVC track titles

by Jimmy James May 27, 2026May 28, 2026

Takeaways from the Mountain Valley track and field championships

Business, Community, Food & Dining, News

First summer watermelons arrive in western Maine

by Rebecca Richard May 27, 2026May 22, 2026

Watermelons have returned to grocery stores and roadside stands as residents prepare for another summer of picnics, hikes and cold slices in the heat.

Community, Food & Dining, News, Recipes

Rhubarb season returns to Maine gardens and kitchen tables

by Rebecca Richard May 21, 2026May 28, 2026

As rhubarb emerges across Maine gardens this spring, growers and cooks are once again turning the tart perennial into pies, jams, sauces and other seasonal favorites.