I believe that the Greenwood Fire Department should purchase its own ladder truck. According to the Oxford County Regional Communication Center, Oxford County radio communication center dispatch times, Greenwood has been first on-scene for the last two structure fires in our mutual aid towns. If Greenwood fire had the equipment I am requesting, it would […]
2021
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Rich Lowry: The shoplifting capital of the USA
The shoplifting problem represents a deliberate choice rather than an unstoppable tide. Modern societies long ago figured out how to maintain civil order such that law-abiding people could buy and sell goods without being systematically preyed on by thieves. It’s just that the Bay Area has chosen to forget.
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Posted inSports
Washington holds off Seattle to earn third straight win
Washington picks off a two-point conversion attempt with 15 seconds left to win 17-15.
Posted inSports
NHL roundup: Bruins’ Marchand suspended 3 games for slew-footing Vancouver player
It is the seventh suspension of Brad Marchand’s career
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NBA roundup: 76ers hold off Magic, 101-96
Philadelphia needs free throws in the final minute to beat Orlando, which has just four wins.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
Monday’s college roundup: LSU hiring Notre Dame Coach Kelly away from the Fighting Irish
Brian Kelly became the winningest coach in Notre Dame history earlier this season, surpassing Knute Rockne.
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AVCOG hosts free online customer engagement webinar
AUBURN — The Androscoggin Valley Council of Governments is presenting the free webinar Boosting Customer Engagement with Corey Zimmerman from The WanderWeb on Dec. 9 from noon to 1 p.m. It’s open to businesses, entrepreneurs and nonprofits in Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties. Zimmerman will teach the importance of using websites to maximize engagement to […]
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Dirigo Technology hires Israel Roy
LEWISTON — Dirigo Technology has hired Israel Roy as a technology consultant and senior engineer. Roy has been providing technology support services to clients in Maine for the past 15 years with experience supporting clients in the medical, manufacturing, retail and professional services sectors. He resides in Farmington with his wife and two daughters.
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UMaine football coach position should be intriguing
Coach Nick Charlton is reportedly leaving to become the offensive coordinator and associate head coach at UConn, and with upgrades to the facility, coaching the Black Bears could be an enticing job.