Gorham Fire Chief Ken Fickett said Mosher Road (Route 237) reopened at about 1:30 p.m. with one lane following a four-inch gas line struck by a Maine Department of Transportation excavator. The incident occurred at about 10:30 a.m. Tuesday while the state crew was replacing a culvert. Fickett said Gorham Rescue transported one MDOT worker […]
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Throwback Farmington Fair 2005
Fans watching harness racing from an old wooden grandstand during the 2005 Farmington Fair.
(Jack Milton/Staff Photographer)
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What Portland families need to know about the new school year
The 2025-26 school year begins this week. Changes include 2 new school holidays and a cellphone ban.
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What to know for Cumberland, North Yarmouth’s return to school
SAD 51 Superintendent Jeff Porter answers the essential questions about changes to the school year ahead.
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What to know for Yarmouth’s return to school
Yarmouth Superintendent Andrew Dolloff answers the essential questions about changes to the school year ahead.
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Falmouth’s new superintendent is ready to welcome back students
Steve Nolan began in Falmouth in July, and comes to the town with decades of experience as a superintendent, principal and math teacher.
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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.
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What to know for Scarborough’s return to school
Superintendent Diane Nadeau answers back-to-school questions.
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Oktoberfest promises a beery good time in Biddeford
Heart of Biddeford’s third annual Oktoberfest moves to Pearl Street with brews, bands and bratwurst.
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Biddeford mayor calls for removal of Planning Board member, citing bias
Martin Grohman asked the City Council to remove Roch Angers from the Planning Board due to a Code of Ethics breach.