Brexton Getchell, 21, of Unity, sustained serious injuries in the fall, the Maine Warden Service says.
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Where to find western Maine’s wondrous waterfalls
Follow this scenic route that starts in Rangeley, with stops in Andover, Rumford and Newry.
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Fireworks malfunction at Sunday River injures 3
Members of a pyrotechnic crew were hospitalized Saturday night after a firework shell and mortar tube failed, according to the Maine fire marshal’s office.
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Albany property to be preserved
ALBANY — Two Maine families with deep ties to Western Maine have permanently conserved nearly 800 acres of forestland in Albany Township, protecting vital wildlife habitat, clean drinking water, and public recreational access in partnership with Mahoosuc Land Trust and a coalition of conservation partners. The conserved lands include the 85-acre Ralph and Alice Kimball Songo […]
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Telstar High School’s Honors list
Telstar High School announces High Honors and Dean’s List students for 2024-25 first semester:
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Maine students head outdoors for Life Happens Outside Challenge
The weeklong challenge, which begins Friday, motivates middle school students to spend more time outdoors, offering a chance to win cash prizes while fostering well-being in students and staff.
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Police charge man they say drove car into Sunday River ski lift
Oxford County Sheriff’s deputies say Jesse Bates, 33, of Mexico drove his vehicle onto the slopes and into equipment before taking off last Sunday.
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Regulators approve changes to Maine mining laws
The new rules could pave the way for a small-scale lithium-ore mining operation in the western Maine town of Newry.
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Oxford County Commissioners Steven Merrill and David Duguay stepping down
State Rep. Sawin Millett and state Sen. Lisa Keim running for the vacancies.
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State lawmakers consider new mining rules that could open door to lithium mining
Some environmental groups say the rules that would allow for open pit mineral mining provide ample safeguards, but others demand more preliminary testing, smaller pit size limits, stronger reclamation standards and dark skies protections.