Grants aim to strengthen Lincoln, Sagadahoc County communities

More than $137,000 will support regional organizations and projects.

Agritourism workshop to be offered in Alna July 23

Southern Midcoast Grantmaking Committee adds new members

Sheepscot Valley school district opens day care for teachers’ kids

The effort by Regional School Unit 12 is meant to help attract and retain teachers amid statewide staffing shortages.

Dine Out Maine: A reimagined convenience store in Alna is serving 4.5-star food

The menu of The Alna Store is sustainable, seasonal and ever changing. Set your GPS for this off-the-beaten-track spot. Whatever they are serving when you go, you'll be glad you made the drive.

Alna student graduates from Northfield Mount Hermon

More than a dozen central Maine projects receive funding in federal budget

The federal budget, approved by Congress last week and expected to go to President Joe Biden for his signature this week, includes funding for local projects ranging from the Colonial Theater in Augusta to a fire station in North Anson.

Jazz keyboardist with no boundaries lands in Maine

Jamie Saft, who moved to rural Alna last year, has spent 30 years building a reputation for his skill and versatility in a huge range of styles, from jazz and avant-garde to reggae and punk.

Wiscasset-area students receive Scholastic art, writing awards

Central Maine hard cider producers rise to meet demand as industry gains following

Several cider makers have popped up around central Maine in recent years, offering a drink that differs from the sweet ciders large manufacturers provide.