The Monday morning blaze on West Kingfield Road started around a woodstove, the fire chief said.
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Posted inElections, Maine, News, Schools and Education
Meet the candidates battling for Augusta Board of Education seat
Rita Pello, an incumbent, faces Kelly Smith, a senior tax examiner.
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Posted inMaine, News
St. Albans mobile home destroyed by Monday morning fire
The cause of the fire, which collapsed the unoccupied structure, is under investigation, a fire official said.
Posted inFact Brief, Maine, News
Can immigrants get Real IDs? | Fact brief
All applicants — including immigrants — must provide proof of legal residency and a Social Security number.
Posted inNews
Central Maine Trunk or Treat events planned
It’s spooky time again when children and chaperones trick or treat in a designated parking area where volunteers will decorate the trunk of their cars and pass out treats.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Generations of growth in western Maine farms cultivate community
Boothby’s Orchard in Livermore and Rustic Roots Farm in Farmington share a deep commitment to feeding their communities and sustaining Franklin County agriculture.
Posted inNation & World, News
Hamas releases all living hostages and Israel frees prisoners under Gaza deal
Hamas released all 20 remaining living hostages on Monday as part of a ceasefire deal.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
In Bingham, juvenile crime has officials, residents looking for solutions
About 25 people attended a meeting with law enforcement and corrections officials Thursday to discuss an apparent uptick in crime committed by a small group of minors.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine lawmakers target Trump policies, AI and more ahead of next session
The 250-plus emergency bills submitted range from making the potato the state vegetable to addressing federal health care cuts.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Leslie Bridgers, Maine, News
They heard The Thirsty Pig was haunted. So they spent the night there. | Column
Two local musicians wanted to promote their Halloween event at the Portland bar — and witness the phenomena themselves.