Marty Stuart, Steve Miller Band rock Rangeley

2 women critically injured in motorcycle crash in Dallas Plantation

DALLAS PLANTATION — Three motorcyclists were injured when two bikes collided on Route 16 on Saturday afternoon. Jill Cayford 45, of Anson was riding from Rangeley toward Eustis at about 1:30 p.m. and a Massachusetts couple was riding toward Rangeley when the bikes collided, Franklin County Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. wrote in a news release. […]

Second petition submitted to recall four Mechanic Falls town councilors

MECHANIC FALLS — A petition to recall four town councilors was presented with notarized signatures Wednesday morning to interim Town Clerk Julie Ward. Mark Elliott, the main organizer of the recall effort, and his committee were stymied because the signatures of the petition gatherers had not been notarized, as required, according to town attorney Jack […]

DURHAM — Weeks after historical artifacts were stolen during two break-ins at the vacant West Durham Methodist Church, police have told Durham Historical Society members they’re unlikely to see the items again. News broke July 11 that someone had stolen a flag, a wooden cross, a memorial plaque and photos, among other items, from the […]

Durham church break-in still unresolved

DURHAM — Weeks after historical artifacts were stolen during two break-ins at the vacant West Durham Methodist Church, police have told Durham Historical Society members they’re unlikely to see the items again. News broke July 11 that someone had stolen a flag, a wooden cross, a memorial plaque and photos, among other items, from the […]

Taxes going up in Strong

STRONG — Taxpayers will see a $2.30 hike per $1,000 of valuation of property when they receive their tax bills in late August. Selectmen met Tuesday with Robert Worthley, who reviewed the data used to calculate 2019 changes in revenues and expenses. Selectmen act as assessors and approve the final tax rate. Worthley serves as […]

Merrymeeting Bay: New CMP tower lights anger residents

The lights flash red or white to warn aircraft of the towers, according to FAA rules, CMP says.

Moon rocks displayed at Bethel museum

Five meteorites from the Sahara Desert

Kingfield Pops presents 5-hour concert

7 reportedly dead in ‘devastating’ crash in NH

Motorcycles and a pickup truck apparently collided on a two-lane rural highway in New Hampshire, causing fatalities.