Farmers markets are open. Here are some to visit around central and western Maine.

Here is a partial list of area markets open on designated days.

Monmouth fire destroys home

No injuries were reported from the fire Friday morning at 1 Bonin Road.

Maine Democrats choose new party leaders

Democrats look to the more rural, conservative 2nd Congressional District for party leaders ahead of the 2026 election cycle, which includes statewide races for governor and the U.S. Senate.

Wayne extends campground, RV development moratorium

The moratorium, largely targeted at preventing the expansion of Jellystone Park — which is split over Monmouth, Leeds and Wayne — was approved overwhelmingly by voters in April.

Winthrop-based land trust’s education program successful

Veterans Day events planned for 2024 around central Maine

Festivities and resources are planned for Augusta, Hallowell, Leeds, Skowhegan and Waterville.

Leeds to hold Veterans Day observance

Leeds Historical Society plans autumn walks

Leeds student receives Parsons Family Scholarship

Leeds man gets 30 months for buying guns for drugs

Agents estimate Benjamin Turcotte bought roughly 50 guns for a Lewiston drug dealer.