Kohen Bouchart, 2, of Mexico, takes a break from practice late last month on his mini motor cross bike at Grimaldi Field in Andover while visiting with his grandmother, Tricia Mills, and some cousins. He and his sister race at Hemond’s MX & Offroad Park in Minot every Monday Night. (Rose Lincoln/Staff Writer)
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Jay library unveils Maine’s first book bench by artist Craig Gray
Jay-Niles Memorial Library has Maine’s first Novel Idea book bench, a project years in the making and made possible by the Florida artist’s visit.
Is it legal to fish for Atlantic sturgeon in Maine? | Fact brief
The ‘dinosaur fish’ can grow up to 14 feet long and weigh as much as 800 pounds.
Owners of Maine mobile home parks raising rents, blame law designed to protect residents
While the owners say a law that takes effect Sept. 24 will severely limit future rent increases, state officials say the law is being misinterpreted.
With nowhere to run, Maine wildlife face heat-related risks
Extreme heat exacerbates the issues wildlife are already facing: drought, habitat loss and the spread of disease.
Maine Gov. Mills’ once-stable Cabinet starting to see more departures
It’s not unusual for top administrative officials to depart near the end of a governor’s second term in office.
Pilot who died in Bangor plane crash identified as Italian man
Luigi Accusani, 74, was the only occupant of the plane that crashed while attempting to land Friday.
Protesters disrupt Susan Collins’ ribbon cutting in Searsport
A group of demonstrators greeted Maine’s senior senator, but the event remained civil.
Hebron man dies in Minot crash
Jonathan Spoffard, 48, was declared dead at the scene on Center Minot Hill Road on Tuesday morning.
At City Hall, public weighs in on search for new Lewiston police chief
As the Tuesday night meeting progressed, an image began to form of the kind of person the public would like to see replace police Chief David St. Pierre, who announced his retirement three weeks ago.