Board Chair Whitney Cunliffe is not running for reelection, after serving a partial term.
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Rhubarb season returns to Maine gardens and kitchen tables
As rhubarb emerges across Maine gardens this spring, growers and cooks are once again turning the tart perennial into pies, jams, sauces and other seasonal favorites.
Portland considers updating stadium agreement for Hearts of Pine women’s team
The Portland Hearts of Pine plan to launch a pre-professional women’s soccer team that would play in the USL W League next season.
Turner man uses belt to help save life of motorcyclist whose arm was severed in accident
John Nelson said he used his U.S. Marine Corps training after he saw a motorcyclist go airborne on Route 4 in Turner on Sunday.
It’s fiddlehead season in Skowhegan
Photographer Rich Abrahamson focuses on the processing of the seasonal greens.
2 more get deals in Somerset County marijuana grow house bust cases
The pair, arrested in Cornville, pleaded guilty to improper handling of hazardous waste, as prosecutors dismissed drug charges.
Farmington-area school phone policy seeks bell-to-bell ban
RSU 9 directors reviewed a proposed districtwide ‘no phones in schools’ policy that aligns with new state law requirements.
Memorial Day events planned in central Maine
Cities and towns across the region have plans to honor and celebrate those who have died in service to their country.
Portland hits 92, breaking daily heat record; many other cities come close
Portland eclipsed the previous May 19 mark of 86 degrees, set in 1949, and it was nearly the city’s hottest day in May on record.
Portland recycling plant to begin $36M expansion
Ecomaine says the project will increase its processing capacity by more than 66%, positioning the nonprofit to partner with more municipalities.