Officials say the fire originated beneath the building and was caused by ongoing renovation work.
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Haunted trails and trunk-or-treats: Western Maine readies for Halloween fun
Communities across Western Maine are gearing up for Halloween with haunted attractions, costume events, trunk-or-treats and other seasonal activities for all ages.
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Jay generator journey loses steam as ‘super oversize’ load stops in Oxford
The transport was expected to take two days to travel from Jay to South Portland, but it will actually be on the road for a week.
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See the giant Jay paper mill equipment as it makes its slow move south | Photo
A giant heat recovery steam generator snarls traffic Tuesday, and will continue to South Portland through Wednesday.
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Suspensions, civil rights violations on the rise at Spruce Mountain
The high school has recorded 19 suspensions, including 6 involving civil rights violations, during a difficult opening stretch that administrators say will be met with accountability.
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Local farm stands offer the best of summer and fall
Farm stands in Jay, Livermore, Livermore Falls and Chesterville are offering late-summer produce alongside apples, pumpkins, cider, baked goods and other early fall favorites.
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Hiking in for dinner, bunks and a night in the clouds | Column
Rebecca Richard takes a journey from western Maine to New Hampshire’s Presidential Range for an overnight at an Appalachian Mountain Club hut accessible only by trail in another installment of Maine Field Notes.
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Meet the MVC spring all-conference and all-academic teams
The Mountain Valley Conference announces its postseason honors for baseball, softball, tennis and track and field.
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Sappi finishes Skowhegan mill’s $500 million paper machine overhaul
The company announced Tuesday it finished the conversion and expansion of Paper Machine No. 2 at its Somerset Mill, saying production will ramp to full volume in 2026.