Pine Tree Camp in Rome switches to shorter weekend stays amid pandemic

Looking for ways of bringing campers back for the summer experience, the camp decided on three types of trips including Family Recreation Weekends for Maine people with disabilities and their families.

Family mourns woman who died in Belgrade Lakes microburst storm

Stefanie Rothschild, 52, of Cabin John, Maryland, had recently arrived at her camp in Belgrade Lakes, and was in her vehicle in the driveway during the storm June 30 when a tree crashed onto the vehicle.

Maine summer camps see record numbers, but not without some hiccups along the way

Most summer camps across the state will not open at full capacity, and many are working through food supply issues and worker shortages.

Police respond to two different motorcycle crashes Sunday in Franklin County

The Franklin County Sheriff's Office and Maine State Police responded to separate motorcycle crashes that occurred within a half-hour of each other on Sunday in Strong and Sandy River Plantation.

Rome camp for people with disabilities now open year round

Pine Tree Camp announces 1st April staycation

The Rome camp will deliver a fully-accessible You Spring Week April 19-23.

Survey identifies 237 sites where pollution affected water quality of Belgrade-area Great Pond

7 Lakes Alliance and the Belgrade Lakes Association updated the Great Pond watershed community about efforts to improve water quality in Great Pond.

Musical family takes Oakland-based RSU 18 chorus international

Choral directors Kevin and Pam Rhein are working with their daughter and son-in-law on a choral collaboration with the Marymount International School in Rome, Italy.

Superintendent: Staff member of Oakland-based RSU 18 tests positive for COVID-19

Superintendent Carl Gartley said the staff member is not a teacher and already been out of school after learning of positive tests with close contacts.

Central Maine rural mail carriers take precautions during pandemic

Mail carrier Patrick Dapolito said the mail system is vital during the outbreak, but could be threatened as it is being used less.