‘We know that many people will likely receive tickets to Friday’s drawing as holiday gifts, and what a gift that would turn out to be if you ended up with a ticket worth a $1.15 billion jackpot.’
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Maine seeks boost in energy storage to avoid costly grid upgrades
If approved, customers of Central Maine Power and Versant Power would pay more per month initially, but less in the following years, according to a report by Gov. Janet Mills’ Energy Office.
Mainers are hitting the road for a busy week of holiday travel
Christmas traffic can be harder to predict than Thanksgiving, but experts say a record number of Americans are expected to travel between Dec. 21 and Jan. 1.
Hebron man’s 62,000-light display brings holiday cheer
‘We do it for the love of Christmas, seeing families coming out and keeping the tradition alive.’
Servant’s Heart Food Pantry in Peru gets donation
PERU — As part of its Helping Hands donations to celebrate the season of giving, Norway Savings Bank team members delivered a $1,000 check to Servant’s Heart Food Pantry in Peru. Based in the United Baptist Church of Peru, the pantry provides assistance to anyone in need of sustenance and support. It survives on donations […]
Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club distributes winter gear
The organization checks in with the schools’ counselors each year to determine what winter gear and sizes for students is needed.
Is Santa real? Maine readers reveal their true thoughts
We asked our readers to recall when they first believed Santa might not be real. Their answers ranged from hilarious to sad.
A grandson’s warning helps Bethel family escape fire
A blaze Saturday leveled most of a house and garage shortly after noon.
Farmington academy to present Winter Holiday Spectacular
FARMINGTON — Bloom Academy of Dance (formerly Thomas Performing Arts Center) is set to present a Winter Holiday Spectacular at 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 20 and 21, and at 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 22. All three shows will be held at the Bjorn Auditorium on the Mt. Blue Campus, 129 Seamon Road. Many […]
Farmington church to hold Christmas services
FARMINGTON — Farmington Baptist Church at 194 Whittier Road is set to host a children’s Nativity play during the 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 22, service. The Christmas Eve Service will begin at 6 p.m. For more information, call the church at 207-779-0731. Check out upcoming area events!