For years town officials have tried to get an easement to create a turnaround for snowplows and school buses at the end of Butter Hill Road.
February 2022
Positive COVID seen in Spruce Mountain schools
COVID-19 cases have lessened, rehearsals for a musical are underway and a collaboration has begun with the Blue Crew Robotics team on the Mt. Blue Campus.
Maine Catholic diocese substantiates abuse allegations against 2 priests
Bishop Robert Deeley this month accepted the recommendation of a diocese review board that advises him on allegations of clergy sexual abuse against children.
New Common Grounds Cafe opens at The Root Cellar in Lewiston
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Lawmakers consider $30 million relief fund for Maine lobstermen facing new restrictions
As written, the bill would provide relief money via the state’s general fund, thus making it a taxpayer-funded effort.
Panel endorses bill to train teachers in climate science despite Republican opposition
Opponents worried that the bill, which has huge support among Maine science teachers, would give environmental groups too much influence.
NFL notebook: Broncos ownership announces team is for sale
The franchise, which is currently owned by the Pat D. Bowlen Trust, is expected to be the most expensive sale in U.S. sports history
Sen. Ned Claxton not running again for Auburn’s seat
Democrat Bettyann Sheats seeks to succeed him in what is likely to be a highly contested campaign
Brunswick esports tech startup Omnic Data receives early funding
The company, which gathers esports players’ performance data, just raised $750,000 in seed capital.
Fire destroys Oxford home
Heavy black smoke was reported coming from the house off Yeaton Swamp Road.