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Tool sale at former Vassalboro store raises thousands for local groups
Proceeds from the sale at the former Suga Country Products store supported the Maine State Troopers Foundation, the Vassalboro United Methodist Church and the South China Community Church.
‘I’ve never been bored’: Skowhegan development director retires after 34 years
Jeff Hewett doesn’t have any plans yet but has been working to set up his successor to take over the economic and community development office.
Eviction relief program is keeping Maine families housed, but high demand depletes funding
More than 1,500 are queued up, hoping to receive up to $800 a month in rent relief and a one-time payment to catch up on back rent.
Q&A: U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree on what she expects during a second Trump administration
Pingree said she is worried about deep cuts to education, health care, the environment and many other areas.
Franklin Savings Bank receives FAME award
The bank received the Lender at Work for Maine Award.
Franklin Savings Bank promotes Pam Dixon
Pam Dixon will serve as executive vice president and chief financial officer.
Augusta, Wiscasset health care workers receive Excellence in Long Term Care awards
The recognition ceremony took place at Thomas College in Waterville.
Dog shot and killed along North Yarmouth trail; shooter flees scene
Maine Operation Game Thief is offering a $2,000 reward for information leading to the shooter’s arrest.
The world gets first glimpse inside Notre Dame after 5 years after fire
The transformation is nothing short of breathtaking: light dances across brilliant stone, gilded accents gleam anew, and the iconic monument’s majesty is reborn.