Auburn’s Festival Plaza on Main Street was built two decades ago, and according to city staff, several elements from the initial project have failed or are in need of repair. The council reviewed three ‘concept designs’ on Monday aimed at revitalizing the space.
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Posted inBoston Bruins, Sports
Bruins’ Patrice Bergeron says Islanders coach trying to influence officials with accusation
New York’s Barry Trotz said Boston veteran “knows how to cheat on the faceoffs.”
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Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
RSU 10 Equity Committee looks to make school a better place
Committee is a group of more than 35 members, including educators, school resource officers, school psychologists, students, school board members and administrators.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Mechanic Falls council excludes citizens from helping choose next town manager
The Mechanic Falls Town Council voted 3-1 on Monday night to exclude letting citizens be part of the hiring process for the town’s next manager. Two town employees will be included instead. Voters will also decide several council seats and the 2021-22 budget in Tuesday’s election.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News, Schools & Education
A feeling of togetherness as 75 graduate from Oak Hill High School
Oak Hill principal says he takes pride in watching students he has known since they were seventh graders graduate.
Posted inNation / World
In Guatemala, Harris warns would-be migrants to U.S., ‘You will be turned back’
The vice president is on the first of a two-day trip that continues in Mexico on Tuesday.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
RSU 56 $12.97 million budget approved by all four towns in Tuesday referendum vote
RSU 56 voters from Canton, Carthage, Dixfield and Peru approved a 2021-22 school budget of $12.97 million by a vote of 354-163 during their referendum vote on Tuesday.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Elgin Physic named new Lewiston boys basketball coach
The former Edward Little and CMCC assistant coach, and area AAU coach, takes over the Blue Devils program, replacing Ronnie Turner, who is now an assistant at Bates College.
Posted inBaseball, Sports, Varsity Maine
A North baseball playoffs: Edward Little no-hits Mt. Blue in opening round
Clay Robbins, who had the game-winning hit, and Drew Smith combine on the pitching gem in the eighth-seeded Red Eddies’ 10-0, five-inning win. Next up is a quarterfinal showdown with Oxford Hills.
Posted inNation / World
Atmospheric carbon dioxide reaches highest levels in 63 years
Fossil fuel burning is at the heart of the problem, and a drop in emissions during the pandemic appears to amount to no more than a blip, researchers say.