Concord Township, ME

SKOWHEGAN — Former Skowhegan road foreman Walter Powell was thrown a surprise retirement celebration at the Skowhegan highway department Wednesday. Friends, family and members of the community came to give their thanks to the 24 year department veteran who began his career with the town in 1998. Looking back...

SMITHFIELD–Sunbeam Roller Rink in Smithfield is celebrating its one hundredth year in operation and its owners plan to keep the iconic business rolling into the future. Roller skating is not a thing of the past, it’s a family friendly activity that is still being enjoyed by folks today.

Isaac Parker and Jackson Joyce combined on a five-hitter as the Franklin Flyers edged Bessey Motors of Oxford Hills 3-2 in senior American Legion baseball action Wednesday in Farmington. Parker tossed five shutout innings before running into trouble in the sixth, allowing both Bessey Motors runs. Joyce recorded the final...

More than a century ago, a tiny system of narrow gauge railroads crisscrossed the woods of Maine with just 24 inches between the rails—considerably smaller than the “standard” gauge of four feet, eight-and-a-half inches. The 24-inch gauge railroads got their start in England and were popular in mines and other industrial settings. But no one embraced them quite like Maine.

Many of the events may not be happening as listed due to COVID-19. Please check first before leaving to attend. DEXTER: The Abbott Museum is open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday. FMI call 207-924-5721. DEXTER: VFW Post 4298 bingo starts at 6 p.m. — with new games and bigger payouts.

UMaine-Farmington just released their Spring 2022 Semester Dean's List. Students whose grade point average for the semester is equal to or greater than 3.8 are listed with High Honors. Students whose grade point average for the semester is less than 3.8 but equal to or greater than 3.5 are listed with Honors.