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Multiple structure fires ignite over several days, four in Lewiston
Two of the fires were caused by wood stoves, with another the result of an unattended candle.
Welcoming vegans at the holiday table, the Maine way
A practical, local guide to understanding veganism during the holidays, with simple hosting tips and Maine-based gift and food ideas that help everyone feel included.
To fight loss, Passamaquoddy speakers are talking new life into their language
Elders say it’s not too late to save their mother tongue, and a younger generation is stepping up to help.
How the owner of Freckle Salvage and The Vault boosted Winthrop’s downtown
Dozens of vendors converge on downtown Winthrop to sell their wares, drawing thousands of customers and a sense of community.
Central Maine Healthcare is the first recovery-friendly hospital system in Maine
‘I don’t know at the time that I knew how much of an impact it would have on my life and my sobriety,’ one employee said.
Standish community gathers to honor 5-year-old school bus crash victim
Simon Gonzalez, a kindergartener at Edna Libby Elementary School, was killed in a crash early this week.
Thousands of Mainers still in the dark after windstorm
Over 20,000 people are still without power after violent gusts of up to 60 mph and an inch of rain hit the state on Friday.
Christmas wishes flow in for 7-year-old Maine girl fighting cancer
Lucy Hanson was diagnosed with bone cancer in October. The community has rallied around her, flooding her hospital room with Christmas cards, gifts and donations.
Skowhegan’s Maine Grains eyes industrial park for expansion
The company’s interest in buying a vacant space in the Northgate Industrial Park prompted the Skowhegan Economic Development Corp. to seek bids.