For more than a week, complaints have been circulating that this year’s tree is thinner and scragglier than usual. But as the lights flashed on, precisely at 4:30 p.m. Friday, a crowd of hundreds cheered.
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Dog shot and killed along North Yarmouth trail; shooter flees scene
Maine Operation Game Thief is offering a $2,000 reward for information leading to the shooter’s arrest.
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Posted inNation / World, News, Politics
The Supreme Court restrained Trump last time. Will it do so again?
Legal scholars and advocates say they expect Trump to suffer additional legal setbacks in a second term, especially on his more extreme proposals.
Posted inNation / World, News
The world gets first glimpse inside Notre Dame after 5 years after fire
The transformation is nothing short of breathtaking: light dances across brilliant stone, gilded accents gleam anew, and the iconic monument’s majesty is reborn.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Former Topsham drama teacher will plead guilty to federal exploitation charges
Henry Eichman, 64, is already serving a 10-year sentence in state prison after pleading to sexual abuse charges in 2018.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Photos: Christmas at the Foss Mansion
The Woman’s Literary Union spent the day Friday decorating for Christmas ahead of the holiday reception and self-guided tours this weekend.
Posted inBusiness, Franklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Wilton goldsmith to close retail store at Christmas, continue with online jewelry business
Ron Gelinas, 74, has made jewelry since 1990.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Kevin Boilard has focused on helping others because ‘kindness can become contagious’
Boilard and his team run Kaydenz Kitchen in Lewiston, a nonprofit that provides shelter and support for the homeless in the area.
Posted inMaine, News
Thanksgiving storm knocked out power to more than 70,000 Maine customers
The areas hardest hit included Somerset, Kennebec and Androscoggin counties. By Sunday, all but a small handful of customers were without power.