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Passersby help rescue tenants from large Lewiston apartment house fire Sunday

by Mark LaFlamme July 12, 2026July 12, 2026

At least one child was reportedly carried out of the building by a man and woman who burst into the 20-unit apartment house to help tenants.

Community, News

5-acre brush fire in Otisfield contained after 15 departments respond

by Isabelle Oss July 12, 2026July 13, 2026

Officials said that although the fire was contained Sunday, they were taking preventative measures to ensure it does not reignite.

Business, Community, News

Housing rises on Gardiner former industrial site

by Keith Edwards July 12, 2026July 10, 2026

Developer Matt Morrill’s company turned a former city-owned steel fabrication site at Summer and Bridge streets and Highland Avenue into 32 apartments.

Community, News

People say homelessness is increasing in Waterville. The answer is complicated

by Abigail Pritchard July 12, 2026July 10, 2026

While services and organizations provide support for people without permanent housing, other factors like addiction and the cost of housing are harder to overcome.

Community, Health, Maine, News

Staff resignations at Central Maine Healthcare put care at risk, insiders say

by Hannah Kaufman July 12, 2026July 12, 2026

Hundreds of employees have left since the system was acquired by Prime Healthcare Foundation. A Prime spokesperson says the turnover is ‘common.’

Community, News

They could be lurking right outside your door. Tips on avoiding ticks in your yard from Maine experts

by Matthew Jaroncyk July 12, 2026July 12, 2026

A workshop in Auburn last week provided practical advice on ways to discourage ticks from making your yard their home.

Community, News

Skowhegan man remembered as passionate, adventurous and loving

by Abigail Pritchard July 11, 2026July 10, 2026

Jakub Prokop, 21, died after being thrown from a boat into the Kennebec River on the Fourth of July.

Arts & Entertainment, Community, Life & Culture, News, Times Record

See Maine from above in a WWII-era plane

by Katie Langley July 10, 2026July 11, 2026

The C-47 military transport traveled from Long Island, New York, to Brunswick for the Great State of Maine Air Show this weekend. Here’s a look from inside (and above).