Jan. 31, 1945: A fire rips through a privately operated boarding home being used as an unlicensed nursery in Auburn, killing 16 babies and a nurse. Three women and five children escape the flames. The state had cited the operator for code violations, and although the operator had delayed making improvements, state authorities failed to […]
2020
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Solar project could save RSU 9 thousands
FARMINGTON — Regional School Unit 9 could save more than $150,000 per year on energy costs if directors decide to join a solar energy aggregate at Souther Farm in Livermore Falls, according to Kurt Penney of ReVision Energy. Penney said during a presentation to the board on Tuesday, Jan. 28, Regional School Unit 73 in Jay and Maine School Administrative District 28 […]
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Standish woman who tried to kill husband with bat asks Mills to commute sentence
Former yoga instructor Linda Dolloff, who is serving a 16-year sentence, drew national attention a decade ago when she was convicted of attempted murder and other crimes for beating her husband with his favorite softball bat.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Hippach Field rink open for season
FARMINGTON — The Farmington Parks and Recreation Department ice skating rink at Hippach Field in Farmington is open for the season. Weather permitting, the rink is open 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. daily. All hours are for general skating, no hockey sticks or pucks, except for hockey nights on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 4 p.m. […]
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Obituary: Edwin F. Card
LEWISTON – Edwin F. Card, 85, of Lisbon Falls peacefully passed away on Tuesday Jan. 28, 2020 at Marshwood Rehabilitation Center …
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Obituary: Thomas J. Cummings II
AUBURN – Thomas J. Cummings II, 73, a resident of Wilton, passed away, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020, at Hospice House of …
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Obituary: Sherre A. Cooper
AUBURN – Sherre A. Cooper, 47, of Auburn, died Sunday Jan. 26, 2020 at her home after a very sudden illness. …
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Austin Bay: Virus demon bedevils Xi’s dictatorship
While meeting with a World Health Organization official in Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping conceded that the coronavirus epidemic presented “the Chinese people” with a struggle. “The epidemic is a demon, and we cannot let this demon hide,” Xi said. Xi added that the Beijing communist government would “release information on the virus in a […]