2019
LHS to go to all blue gowns
LEWISTON — All the high school principal did was to send out a routine memo on the matter of caps and gowns for graduation. “Reminder that payment for caps and gowns goes up monthly,” he wrote. “Don’t forget to get your payment in to Mrs. Thompson in the main office.” Simple. Then he just happened […]
College basketball: UMaine men seeing progress this season
Despite 5-26 record, Black Bears have already noticed growth and expect it to continue.
Eight homeless after Sabattus blaze
A firefighter was hurt in a slip on the ice during the Thursday night blaze
Rumford Community Home earns top honor
RUMFORD — Rumford Community Home, 11 John F. Kennedy Lane, has been named a recipient of the 2019 Eli Pick Facility Leadership Award, presented by the American College of Health Care Administrators. Only 7 percent of skilled nursing facilities nationwide qualify for the prestigious honor. Under the leadership of Administrator Amanda Nelson, RCH has met […]
More snow forecast for Sunday morning
Maine’s next storm will bring some snow, sleet and rain on Sunday. Expect slippery travel conditions. Snow will arrive during the morning hours and slowly transition over to sleet, freezing rain and rain during the afternoon. The mountains should stay mostly snow. The storm will move out Sunday night. The Monday morning commute will be […]
Panel reviewing bottle bill backs increase for redemption centers, not for deposits
The fee paid to redemption centers would rise from 4 cents to 5 cents a container by January, under a proposal recommended by the Energy and Natural Resources Committee.
‘Read Across RSU 16’ celebration
In celebration of Read Across America Week and Dr. Suess birthday, Poland Middle School students gather for the big read.
Greenlight Maine launches new show for collegiate entrepreneurs
Collegiate Challenge will feature college student entrepreneurs competing for a grand prize of $25,000.