Experts say Maine tourmaline continues to shape regional culture and identity, from museum exhibits and scientific research to jewelry, education and local commerce.
West Paris
Posted inCommunity, Maine
From Mount Mica to the ‘Big Find,’ Western Maine’s history told by tourmaline
From unearthing tourmaline in 1820 in West Paris to the world-changing 1972 discovery in Newry, the state has a place on the global mineral map.
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Posted inGirls Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
Unanimous No. 1 in Varsity Maine girls hockey poll
Edward Little co-op, fresh of a win over No. 2 Yarmouth/Freeport, receives every first-place vote.
Posted inGirls Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
No changes to the Varsity Maine girls hockey poll
Edward Little co-op still leads group of teams with tight grips on the top 5.
Posted inMaine, News
Franklin County may seek appointed treasurer to safeguard finances
As Washington County struggles with a multi-million-dollar budget deficit, officials in Franklin, Androscoggin and Oxford counties say oversight and accountability are key.
Posted inGirls Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
Same 5, different order in Varsity Maine girls hockey poll
Edward Little co-op back at No. 1.
Posted inGirls Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
Change at the top in Varsity Maine girls hockey poll
All 5 teams appear in every voter’s rankings. That’s rare.
Posted inBoys Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
New No. 1 in Varsity Maine boys hockey poll
Thornton takes over top spot, while unbeaten IceCats skate into rankings and earn three first-place votes.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Water bills are shooting up in rural Maine
Years of deferred maintenance are catching up with some small utilities, forcing them to raise rates by as much as 75%.
Posted inGirls Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
Meet the 5 Maine girls hockey teams to watch in 2025-26
Expect these squads to contend for regional and state titles this winter.