Heart of Ellsworth announces first-ever Downtown Ellsworth Pub Crawl

Maine waited years for a Lyme vaccine. RFK hobbled the panel needed for a smooth rollout

A vaccine is on the horizon, but its availability is up in the air because the Trump administration cut the committee providing guidance.

Farmington Food Co-op awarded $15,000 grant to expand bulk foods and sustainable shopping options

FARMINGTON — The Farmington Food Co-op has been awarded a $15,000 grant from the Greater Franklin Development Council’s Community Investment Fund to expand its fill-your-own bulk foods program and invest in staff training, helping the co-op offer more affordable, sustainable shopping options for the greater Franklin County community. “Sound entrepreneurial planning deserves investment, but this […]

What we know about Trump's deal giving US access to vast oil reserves in Venezuela

WASHINGTON (AP) — Besides a social media post from President Donald Trump, the White House has said little about what he is calling “THE BIGGEST OIL DEAL IN WORLD HISTORY” in Venezuela. Trump said the agreement announced Friday night would give the United States a stake in Venezuela’s vast oil reserves, a step toward his […]

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Letter: Susan Collins is not ‘our senator’

"I believe it is time for new leadership, not more lies, corruption and enabling."