NORWAY — The Western Foothills Land Trust (WFLT) is pleased to announce the appointment of Korey Morgan as its new Executive Director, effective June 3. A native of Greenwood, Morgan returns to his roots in western Maine after nearly a decade working in conservation and public communications at the national level. Most recently, he served […]
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Poland Spring celebrates the Seppala Siberian Sleddog
POLAND SPRING — Poland Spring Resort celebrates the Seppala Siberian Sleddog’s official designation as the official state dog of Maine. The legislation was passed in both the House and Senate and became law, without the governor’s signature, on April 27. This recognition highlights the breed’s historical significance, particularly its connection to Maine and the legacy […]
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Poland Spring celebrates the Seppala Siberian Sleddog
POLAND SPRING — Poland Spring Resort celebrates the Seppala Siberian Sleddog’s official designation as the official state dog of Maine. The legislation was passed in both the House and Senate and became law, without the governor’s signature, on April 27. This recognition highlights the breed’s historical significance, particularly its connection to Maine and the legacy […]
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Hakala to run for Norway selectboard
NORWAY — Anita M. Hakala has announced her candidacy for Selectperson in Norway. She has had some involvement in the Town government, she says, in the past, serving on a Police Force Committee years ago and working on the AVCOG plan. “I am, however, able to learn and understand town ordinances, as well as policies […]
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SUN Bucks, SUN Meals Programs return
AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), through its Office for Family Independence (OFI), and Maine’s Department of Education (DOE) have announced the return of the SUN Bucks and SUN Meals Programs for Summer 2025. Together, the SUN Programs help give children the nutrition they need in summer when school meals […]
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Volunteer Maine responds to move to terminate AmeriCorps
AUGUSTA — Volunteer Maine, the state commission for community service, received notification from the AmeriCorps federal agency late last week regarding the termination of all federal AmeriCorps grant programs under its administration. This unexpected action impacts over 100 communities across Maine and jeopardizes vital service efforts already underway. Volunteer Maine is deeply concerned by the […]
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Man rescued after breaking through ice
STATE — The Maine Warden Service is urging everyone to check the ice before venturing out onto any frozen waterbody, as earlier today a tragedy was averted as a Game Warden and ice fisherman teamed up to rescue a man who had fallen through the ice and could not get out. At approximately 11 […]
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Homeland Security, Norway police execute search warrant
NORWAY — On the morning of Dec. 16 around 9:15 a.m., the Norway Police Department, with the assistance of the Western Maine Regional Warrant Team, Paris Police Department and Homeland Security Investigations, executed a search warrant at 67 Main Street in Norway – next to the Smoke Shop. Several subjects were detained for questioning and […]
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Maine receives grant to raise awareness of reproductive health services
AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Health and Human Services has received a nearly $600,000 grant to expand outreach about reproductive, childbirth, and post-pregnancy coverage options available through state health coverage. The grant will be implemented in partnership with Maine’s Medicaid program, MaineCare. The two-year, $595,297 grant was awarded by the U.S. Centers for Medicare […]
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Paris PD implements changes, new staff
To the Editor: The Town of Paris Police Department is undergoing a number of positive, proactive changes, including updating their systems and procedures, offering new services for Paris residents, and expanding collaboration with other Town Depts and agencies. “We’re reviewing different models of community policing throughout the nation and best practices,” explained new Town Manager […]