At a community meeting earlier this month, residents discussed wastewater infrastructure, erosion control, emergency response and other strategies to guard against future flooding.
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Members of Otisfield First Responders are neighbors helping neighbors
Physical therapist Beth Damon, now 67, got the idea to form the group in 2009 after a neighbor who was suffering a medical emergency had to wait 15 minutes for an ambulance.
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I joined hundreds for Old Orchard Beach ‘Lobster Dip’
The New Year’s Day polar plunge is an exercise in doing hard things for a good cause, and appreciating the after.
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Maine’s first baby of 2026 born at Augusta hospital
The girl was born at 12:53 a.m. Thursday to a Lisbon couple at MaineGeneral Health’s Alfond Center for Health.
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Meet Skowhegan hospital’s new CEO
Tiffany Comis replaces Dick Willett, who lead Redington-Fairview General Hospital for 3 decades.
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Growing number of homeless Maine veterans move into stable housing
The Department of Veterans Affairs said nearly 52,000 veterans found permanent housing last year, including more than 200 in Maine.
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Walking into winter: Safety paramount to hiking around Franklin County’s frozen ponds
Winter recreating is Maine’s bread-and-butter. But knowing how to stay safe in icy conditions on trails or in unstable weather on lakes can make the difference between fun and disaster, outdoor experts say.
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The 10 most read central Maine stories in 2025
Among a land dispute, social media harassment and conservative eduction groups, the year also brought crime and accidents.
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After a difficult year, Mainers share their hopes for America in 2026
On a chilly New Year’s Eve walk through Freeport, a group of residents came together to reflect.