A park will be built on the site to highlight the history of the Wampanoag people who occupied it for thousands of years, and the European settlers who followed.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation / World, News
No audience, new venue, but Westminster dog show barks on
The show kicks off with an agility competition Friday, followed by weekend events including the traditional breed judging that leads to the best in show title.
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Posted inRiver Valley, Schools & Education
$29.94 million RSU 10 budget approved by all seven district towns on Tuesday
By a vote of 469-234, the towns of Rumford, Mexico, Hartford, Buckfield, Roxbury, Hanover and Sumner approved the Regional School Unit 10 $29.94 million spending plan for 2021-22 during referendum voting on Tuesday. The district was also approved to spend funds on a study for a new pre-K through grade 8 elementary school, and adult education and for the Oxford Hills Technical School’s 2021-22 budget.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
RSU 9 voters approve 2021-22 school budget
Voters across the ten towns in the Mt. Blue district approved the 2021-2022 budget set at $38.9 million with an additional $477,406 for adult education. They also approved two other articles regarding the school board’s ability to alter funding during the year.
Posted inMaine
Presque Isle police data dumped on dark web
Following a ransomware attack, the police department was able to restore its data, and it’s unclear if any ransom payments were made, according to reports.
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U.S. officials extend expiration dates on J&J vaccine doses
A Food and Drug Administration review concluded the shots remain safe and effective up to four and a half months. The shots were originally approved for just three months.
Posted inCommunity Sports, Sports
Pastime has roster spots available for upcoming Senior Legion season
LEWISTON — Pastime Senior American Legion team is looking for players for the upcoming summer. Players born on or after Jan. 1, 2002, are eligible. The season runs from June 20-July 21 with games on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday doubleheaders. Home games will be played at Lewiston High School. Pastime draws from Lewiston, Edward Little, […]
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Pingree questions ICE, vet center move to Scarborough
The purpose and scope of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in the town remains a mystery.
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Oakland area schools to begin youth summer meals program
Regional School Unit 18 (Oakland, China, Belgrade, Sidney and Rome) is sponsoring a USDA Summer Meals Program for Kids. The school district plans to offer free breakfast and lunch meals from Monday, June 14 through Aug. 13, weekdays at sites throughout the district. The program will follow federal regulations of “non-congregate” meal service. Parents/guardians and […]
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Bath shipyard awarded $55 million contract extension
The federal contract modification will allow the shipyard to perform planning and design work on new Arleigh Burke-class destroyers through June 2022.