Marine scientists who viewed the video say it’s likely a blue shark, though one said it could be a thresher shark.
September 2023
Posted inNation / World, Schools & Education
Conservative book ban push fuels library exodus from national association that stands up for books
Three state libraries announces this summer that they’re leaving the American Library Association and nine other states are demanding similar action.
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Posted inAndroscoggin County
Poland Select Board sets property tax rate
POLAND — The Select Board voted Tuesday night to set the property tax rate at $13.64 per $1,000 of assessed value, $1.02 less than last year’s rate of $14.66. The board also agreed to use $550,000 from the undesignated fund balance to help reduce the impact on property taxes. Earlier this year, the Select Board […]
Posted inBoys Soccer, Sports, Varsity Maine
Boys soccer: Monmouth and Oak Hill battle to scoreless draw
The Raiders have a few scoring chances in the two overtimes, while most of the Mustangs’ opportunities come in the first half.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Nation / World
America’s small towns are disbanding police forces, citing hiring woes
The United States is in the midst of an officer shortage that many blame on the two-fold morale hit of 2020 – the coronavirus pandemic and criticism of police that boiled over following the murder of George Floyd by a police officer.
Posted inBusiness, News, Oxford Hills
Buckfield Mall closes its doors
The iconic convenience store and gas station is just off Route 117.
Posted inNew England Patriots
NFL notebook: Patriots cornerback Jack Jones reaches deal on gun charges
Jack Jones, charged with bringing two loaded guns into Logan Airport, agrees to one year of pre-trial probation and 48 hours of community service.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
Otis Federal Credit Union supports local teachers
More than 50 teachers received supplies for their classrooms, said Kimberly Couture, the credit union’s director of marketing and communications.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
Livermore tax rate goes up 25 cents
The Select Board reviewed four options before setting the tax rate.