The fishing vessel Hayley Ann sank about 50 miles off Portland for reasons that are not yet clear, the Coast Guard says.
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Posted inNation / World, News
Explosion at manufacturing plant shakes Houston; at least two dead
The blast occurrred at Watson Grinding and Manufacturing, a machining, grinding and thermal spray coatings company.
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Posted inNation / World, News, Politics
Trump, a late convert to the cause, attends anti-abortion rally
On the National Mall in Washington, he becomes the first sitting president to speak at the March for Life.
Posted inMaine
Weekend storm looks like more rain than snow — except in the mountains
The weekend storm is looking more wet than white for parts of Maine. However, the mountains should get some snow. Expect rain for all of southern and central Maine from Saturday night through about daybreak Sunday. The mountains will pick up some snow with the higher elevations getting over 3 inches. It appears the bulk […]
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
RSU 9 School Board of Directors agenda – Tuesday, January 28
Mt. Blue Regional School District Board of Directors Agenda DATE: January 28, 2020 Place: The Forum – Mt. Blue Campus Time: 6:00 p.m. -8:30 p.m. Board meeting I. Call to Order II. Pledge III. Public Comment IV. Report of the Chairperson A. Good news stories from Board/Administrator V. Superintendent’s Report-Tina Meserve VI. Presentations A. Student […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Uncategorized
Maine low jobless rate continues historic run
December’s preliminary unemployment rate of 2.9% marks the 48th consecutive month of rates below 4%.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News
State fire officials unable to pinpoint ignition of deadly Farmington explosion
Ten-foot posts were drilled into the paved parking lot of the LEAP building, causing the propane leak, investigators say.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Auburn man charged with murder in Walmart shooting seeks release on bail
AUBURN — A local man facing a murder charge stemming from a shooting last summer in the local Walmart parking lot is seeking to be released on bail. Justice William Stokes listened to arguments presented Thursday in Androscoggin County Superior Court on a motion filed by Gage Dalphonse, 22, of 47 Crest Ave., Auburn to […]
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Community briefs
Lewiston Bridge Club announces results LEWISTON — The Lewiston Bridge Club met at the Seniors Center in the Lewiston Armory on Jan. 14 with a five-table game. Coming in first in A and B were Cindy and Bob Kirchherr; second, Rosemarie Goodwin and Mike Quinn; and tied for third and fourth, Paul Clement and Roger […]
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Church to host Night to Shine for special-needs people
LEWISTON — Pathway Vineyard Church has announced it will serve as one of hundreds of churches around the world hosting Night to Shine 2020 on Friday, Feb. 7, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation. Night to Shine is a prom night experience for people with special needs ages 14 and older. Every guest will enter […]