Twelve Maine districts to get federal funds to make school meals better

They are among 264 rural or small districts nationwide to be awarded a total of $30 million by the national nonprofit Action for Healthy Kids.

Maine Woods Rambler adventure bike ride registration opens

The ride will take place Sept. 24 at the New England Outdoor Center in Millinocket.

Turkey hunting workshop sessions open in Augusta, Auburn

Totus Tuus registration open for teens, children

Maine Drama Festival regionals set for March 10, 11

Competitions will be held in Saco, Yarmouth, Skowhegan, Waldoboro, Rockport, Brewer, Millinocket and Bar Harbor.

Salmon farm could be headed for landlocked Millinocket

A business group has signed a lease for 45 acres at the site of a former paper mill, hoping to construct a high-tech fish farm that relies on recirculated water.

Catholic parishes collect new toys, clothes for children, teens

Wood-pellet mill, rail connection planned for Millinocket

The new plant and rail improvements could allow Maine to produce and ship industrial-grade wood pellets to Europe, where they are a critical energy source.

Allstate, Progressive drop Millinocket company over racist Juneteenth sign

The Harry E. Reed Insurance Agency had already faced criticism after it posted a sign that was dismissive of the holiday and included a racist trope.

Five-year-old boy falls off dock and drowns in Millinocket

The victim’s family was renting a camp on Ambajejus Lake, and the boy fell into the water while fishing from the dock.