BETHEL — The Valentine’s Day Project, a four-person group that distributes donated clothing to homeless shelters across Maine on Valentine’s Day, is now expanding its territory to help more people in need. They donate filled backpacks to veterans, and stuffed drawstring bags or ziplock bags to everyone else. Inside is new clothing or items that […]
2021
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Schools & Education
Confrontation between Oak Hill Middle School students under investigation
Superintendent says that one student was in possession of a weapon, but that “at no time” was there a threat to the school.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Three weapon-related incidents reported in Cumberland schools in past week
The incidents involved either a student bringing a weapon to school or threatening to do so, said Jeffrey Porter, superintendent for MSAD 51.
Posted inHealth, News, The Franklin Journal
Maine Medical Center closes 6 more operating rooms to make more space for ICU beds
When there is a shortage of space at MMC, it affects smaller hospitals in more rural parts of Maine, like Stephens Memorial Hospital, said health officials.
Posted inGirls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Girls basketball preview: Oxford Hills’ Sierra Carson primed to blossom after losing two seasons to injury
Junior, who missed the past two seasons due to meniscus tears in each of her knees, is ready to be a key player for the Vikings in 2021-22.
Posted inGirls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
2021-22 girls basketball preview capsules
BUCKFIELD BUCKS Coach: Tammy Tatlock (second year) Conference: MVC; Class: C South Last year’s results: 1-9 Returning athletes: Seniors — Alyssa Litchfield (F), Kailie Bernard (G), Emily Carrasquillo (G); Juniors — Hailey Litchfield (F), Alexis Jasper (F), Chloe Gordon (F); Sophomores — Addison Stevens-Belanger (G), Emily Tilton (G). Key losses: Shyloe Morgan (F), Cassidy Lowell […]
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: Dec. 8, 2021
• Vincent P. Carbone, 39, of 8 Tall Pines Lane, Brownfield, on a charge of criminal trespass, 6:52 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7, in Brownfield, by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Chelsey M. Edmonds, 32, of 25 Maine Ave., Rumford, on a charge of violation of condition of release, 12:51 p.m. Tuesday, in Mexico, by Office […]
Posted inFranklin, Maine Crime, News, The Franklin Journal
Wilton man accused of trafficking suspected heroin and fentanyl
Shawn Lord was a passenger in a vehicle stopped for a traffic infraction late Dec. 2 in Wilton
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Amazon founder’s ex won’t say how much she’s giving away ‘this time’
Forbes estimates the fortune of reclusive novelist MacKenzie Scott at $59 billion.
Posted inNation / World, Sports
Diplomatic boycotts testing IOC before Beijing Games
The Western allies are acting against China because of long-standing concerns about the country’s human rights record.