Farmers markets are open. Here’s a list of some to visit around central and western Maine.

A sure sign spring (and summer) is the reopening of outdoor farmers markets across the state.

Mahoosuc Community Band to play September concert

Largest intact Mars rock on Earth on permanent display in Bethel

The Maine Mineral and Gem Museum contains one of the largest collections of meteorites in the world.

Maine museum to host large chunk of Mars rock

The Maine Mineral & Gem Museum in Bethel says it is the largest intact Mars rock on Earth.

AARP awards community grants to 8 Maine organizations

New owner reopens Bethel’s Sunday River Brewing Co.

Michael Boland is buying the restaurant from brothers Rick and Ron Savage who made frequent headlines last year for protesting pandemic restrictions.

Bethel’s Sunday River Brewing Co. reopening; new owner on deck

After a busy, headline-making year for the restaurant's owners — state citations for imminent health hazards, temporary license suspensions, two temporary restraining orders — a Bar Harbor restaurateur has applied for new licenses to reopen the restaurant.

Sunday River Brewing Co. owners seek court reversal of license nonrenewal

After a renewal of the restaurant's license to operate was rejected this week, the Savage brothers are back in court in an effort to overturn the decision.

State rejects Sunday River Brewing Co.’s appeal of license loss

The Bethel restaurant and bar had hoped a hearing officer would reverse a decision by state officials against renewing the business' eating and catering license.

Bethel community rallies to cook, deliver meals for seniors

Since March, Jim Klesitz, his husband, James Caplinger, both of Bryant Pond, and retired English teacher Bonnie Pooley have been preparing and delivering meals for seniors in need, with funding coming primarily from community donations.