Maple producers across Western Maine will welcome visitors March 21-22 for Maine Maple Sunday weekend with demonstrations, tastings and family activities.
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Spring is coming to western Maine. But first, mud.
As winter gives way to spring in Maine, mud season brings thawing ground, soft roads, frost heaves and temporary weight limits that affect daily travel and outdoor activity.
Farmington Select Board sets 6-month budget ahead of March 23 vote
Farmington Select Board approved a proposed six-month municipal budget that will go before voters March 23.
Beautification projects focus of Mt. Blue garden club program
The Mt. Blue Area Garden Club is inviting local businesses and nonprofits to apply for its second annual community grant program.
Why a dark night sky is important to Maine
Clear viewing is not at the top of the list…
Bath Iron Works expands community college training
The Bath shipyard that builds warships for the Navy is taking in recent community college graduates.
Artist transforms Wilton cannery into vibrant creative arts space
Vera Johnson revitalized a former fiddlehead cannery into Belle Creative Arts, a working studio and community creative space in Wilton.
Waterville receives $850,000 grant to support downtown development
The federal grant, promoted through Sen. Angus King’s office, will help improve walkability and accessibility.
High Peaks summer intern to hit the trails running
A summer intern will join High Peaks Alliance to support trail work, outreach and community events across Franklin County.
From paperboy to paper magnate: Hugh Chisholm’s mills helped supply America’s postal system
Hugh J. Chisholm built an integrated system of printing, railroads and paper mills that transformed western Maine into a major national center for newsprint production.