East Wilton Union Church Many churches host special events that are free and open to the public such as the East Wilton Union Church and their August 2013 “Concerts on the Lawn” series. The free concerts are held at 6 p.m. Sundays in August on the church lawn. All are welcome to attend. There will […]

Kora Shrine has announced the details for the second annual Kora Kare for Kids Ride-In. All net proceeds will benefit Shriners Hospital for Children. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, Sept. 7, with planned motorcycle rides, an ATV run, car club runs, a lobster bake and fireworks to end the day. The day […]

Visitors and residents interested in the social capital and historical value of the cities and towns that make up the central Maine region, will find a wealth of information in the following organizations and locations.  Androscoggin Historical Society Did you know that there was once a toll to cross the bridge between Lewiston and Auburn? […]

With interest rates still at an all-time low and the inventory of available housing strong, prospective home buyers and home sellers have lots to be happy about in the current real estate market. “It is affordable and the timing is right,” said Terry Pomerleau, broker and owner of Belanger Realty in Poland, Maine. “Buyers are […]

This year the Festival will be held in memory of Lt. Col. Michael Backus, for his dedication to country and community. “The Festival is about bringing people together,” Shannon Smith, chairperson of the Festival said. “It is good for our community and especially helps our local businesses.” Always held the first Friday and Saturday of […]

Whether you’re a local or a visitor to the Oxford Hills area, there is an abundance of things to do from art shows to puppet shows, from concerts in the park to county fairs, and these events fit all budgets as well. For music lovers, there is a free concert at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. […]

The River Valley area is compromised of the towns of Andover, Byron, Canton, Carthage, Dixfield, Hanover, Mexico, Peru, Roxbury and Rumford. Nestled in the western mountains of Maine the 10 towns that make up the River Valley area are enriched with many resources that make up a healthy region in which to live, play and […]

Included among the cornerstones of any successful community are the fundamental building blocks of stability, growth, and positive spirit. From reinforcing the cultural vibrancy to strengthening municipal programs that enhance the visual appeal of the downtown, the cities of Lewiston and Auburn are cultivating a confident wave of enthusiasm within the Twin Cities. Once central […]

The TD Bank 250 is the biggest single-day short-track event in the United States and that great tradition continues under owner Tom Mayberry’s leadership. The TD Bank 250 is a PASS sanctioned, “open” Super Late Model event with qualifying and racing for the PASS Super Late Models. Recent changes mean that the TD Bank 250 […]

What’s in a name? Bog Hoot. Jericho. McFalls. Mechanics Falls. They are one and the same town. Eriks Petersons, president of the Mechanic Falls Historical Society, sent along this history of the town’s names: “The earliest records indicate that Mechanic or Mechanics Falls was the unofficial name for the village. At the time prior to […]