A staff member tested positive for the virus.
2020
Posted inNews, River Valley
Dixfield Discount Fuel Toy Drive helping schoolchildren in need.
RUMFORD — While so many public events canceled this year, the 11th annual Dixfield Discount Fuel Toy Drive is off and running to bring smiles to local elementary students at Christmastime. Office Manager Katie Houghton and Missie McDonald, assisted by Vice President Cary Bradbury and their delivery drivers, are leading an effort with area communities […]
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Posted inElection 2020, Franklin, News
Livermore Falls processes 506 of 554 absentee ballots
It is the most absentee ballots ever received by the town.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Federal court upholds Maine law barring public funding for religious high schools
The plaintiffs charge that Maine’s tuition statute is unfair to students who attend such schools, and plan to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
State prisons block transfer from jails of sentenced inmates, again
Nine of the 23 sentenced inmates at the Androscoggin County Jail were scheduled to be taken to a state prison Thursday, said Sheriff Eric Samson. The block is due to a COVID-19 outbreak.
Posted inSports
Oliver won’t return as Sea Dogs manager
Joe Oliver, who guided Portland during the 2019 season, was part of a mass layoff by the Boston Red Sox last month.
Posted inNational Sports, Sports
Baseball has changed since the last time Tony La Russa was a manager. Can he change with it?
The 76-year-old La Russa last managed in 2011, when he guided the St. Louis Cardinals to the World Series title.
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
Patriots embracing role of chaser after three straight losses
With a 2-4 record for the first time since 2000, New England is in a unique position going into Sunday’s game against the Bills.
Posted inGirls Soccer, Sports, Varsity Maine
Girls soccer: Oak Hill, Richmond withstand tough conditions in draw
Tight defenses and steady rain made dominated the day.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Farmington man to ‘turn the page’ after losing job at Jay paper mill
Raymond Parlin, 59, has worked at the Androscoggin Mill for 33 years.