Chancellor Olaf Scholz says Germany is well-prepared to tackle a possible energy shortage due to Russia’s squeeze on European gas supplies.
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UMF student finds new passion in crystal collecting
Cylus Hill, owner of an up-and-coming crystals and minerals business, loves the “joyful,” “mind-boggling,” “fascinating nature of crystals.”
RSU 9 moves forward handling elevated lead levels in water fixtures
Remediation test results (following results of elevated levels at across Regional School Unit 9 in May) lay out plans for each school.
Maine’s not rushing to follow California’s electric car mandate
Gov. Janet Mills says she is not inclined to mandate a shift to electric vehicles the way California is, and advocates in Maine says that make sense given challenges such as cost and availability.
Dump truck hits utility pole in Waterville; 2,600 lose power
Truck was on Eustis Parkway Monday, assisting with replacing a water main when it struck the pole, according to officials.
Buttonwood Trio benefit performance available online
The Buttonwood Trio performed in concert on Sunday, Aug. 7, at the Emery Community Arts Center in Farmington. The performance was a benefit concert with all donations – nearly $700 so far – going to help Ukrainian refugee children through Save the Children International. The recorded program can be viewed by going to the ArtsFarmington […]
Local director to talk about journey to get book to film
A discussion with local director John Meyers will be followed by a screening of his award-winning indie film “Being Dead” at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 30, hosted by the Rangeley Friends of the Arts. Meyers will discuss his journey from paper to screen with this award-winning book at The Rangeley Hideaway Cafe. Books and […]
Windsor Fair opens Sunday with food, fun and friendly competition
Bill Shores of Vassalboro brings Cracker and Jack, his team of Chianina steers, to compete in the steer scooting competition, one of several events in which they are to compete in this summer.
Effort underway to restore Oakland hall built in wake of Civil War
Memorial Hall, one of the oldest and most unique structures in central Maine, is the focus of renovations meant to breathe new life into historic building.
Poland Spring Bottling Museum: The source of Poland Spring water history, from chasing thirsty cows to selling water worldwide
The unique museum in Poland — full of history and hands-on exhibits — highlights Maine’s pure water as much as the marketing and business genius of Hiram Ricker.