Damar Hamlin collapsed during Monday’s game and remains sedated at a Cincinnati hospital as the NFL tries to figure out how to move forward.
January 2023
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Bucking national trends, reading, math proficiency rise in Auburn schools
The graduation rate at Edward Little High School reached a 10-year high in 2022, and Franklin Alternative School achieved a perfect 100%.
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Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Internal failure temporarily knocks out 9-1-1 emergency calling system for 12 communications centers in Maine
The 12 regional communications centers, which were down for about 90 minutes early Wednesday — included Androscoggin, Franklin, Oxford and Somerset counties.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Gov. Mills urges Mainers to be hopeful after being sworn in for a new 4-year term
Mills used her second inaugural address to tout her first-term successes, including a robust economic recovery from the pandemic, fully funding the state’s share of public education and boosting the state’s Rainy Day Fund to a record high.
Posted inMaine, News
Portland Diocese challenging 2021 Maine law lifting statute of limitations on childhood abuse claims
Attorneys for the diocese and the 13 plaintiffs suing the church will argue the case before Superior Court Justice Thomas McKeon later this month.
Posted inEncore
Auburn Community Concert Band looking for new members during “Open Membership” period
The Auburn Community Concert Band will resume rehearsals on Wednesday, Jan. 11, in preparation for the group’s 2023 summer concert season and extends an open invitation to interested musicians to join the band. This is an ideal opportunity for former high school and college band members to again experience the enjoyment of making music and […]
Posted inFranklin, Maine Crime, News, The Franklin Journal
Farmington man accused of breaking into Walmart, Hippach Field House, stealing alcohol
Myles Lynch, 20, remained Wednesday afternoon at the Franklin County jail. He is being held in lieu of $1,000 cash bail.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Auburn council makes appointments, signals turnover on Planning Board
Three new members will join the Planning Board this year as the board digs into several contentious issues in Auburn.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
Surging Colby women’s hockey team poised for repeat success
The undefeated Mules (8-0-0) are ranked 6th in the nation a season after making NCAA Division III tournament.