There are more Christmas parades, tree lightings and visits with Santa planned

Several communities plan holiday events.

Auburn’s Eric Brakey quits his Maine senate seat so he can vote in New Hampshire

Brakey has long planned to move to the Granite State to run a libertarian group.

Photo: Shaker Herb House gets a new foundation

As communities vote on field projects, voters question need for artificial turf

Bond proposals in South Portland, Kittery and Gray-New Gloucester would spend millions to bring artificial turf fields to their schools. District leaders say the grass fields are just in too bad shape to keep up with demand.

Get a glimpse into the past at the Shaker Village’s Harvest Festival

The event is on Indigenous Peoples Day, and admission is free.

At 104, John E. O’Donnell recalls mapping out his career in assessing and charting property

The founder of the family-run tax mapping and assessing firm talks about how he got his start and ended up in Auburn more than 60 years ago.

Photos: Herbs harvested at Shaker Village

Sixth grader arrested after Gray-New Gloucester school bus evacuated

Police searched the 11-year-old suspect's home and found the 'suspicious device,' which was determined not to be an explosive. The boy was released to his parents while the district attorney considers whether to file charges.

‘Safety issue’ on school bus closes road in New Gloucester

SAD 15 Superintendent Craig King said it has been determined that there was 'no danger' after the bus driver pulled over because of 'a possible threat.'

Photo Album: On the road, grass or dirt again

More than 200 bicyclists competed Sunday on mixed-surface roads through New Gloucester, Pownal and Auburn.