According to early reports, the Lewiston and Auburn area saw about 6 inches of snow followed by nearly 2 inches of rain. Slightly higher amounts were recorded to the west and in the mountains.
2023
Posted inNation / World, News, Politics
Past U.S. presidents, vice presidents asked to recheck for classified documents
Handling of classified documents has been a problem off and on for decades, from presidents to Cabinet members and staff across multiple administrations stretching as far back as Jimmy Carter.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Vast majority of PFAS tests at Lewiston, Auburn sites show water is safe
State testing for PFAS chemicals so far in Lewiston and Auburn has shown all but one site below the standard that would require remediation.
Posted inHealth, Maine
Number of Mainers who died from a drug overdose last year outpaced record set in 2021
Significantly impacting fatal overdoses is the introduction of xylazine and nonpharmaceutical tramadol. Both drugs showed up on toxicology reports for the first time in 2021, almost always in combination with fentanyl.
Posted inNews
Pending sale of 25-unit Topsham apartment complex would weaken affordability restrictions
Twenty-five apartments in Topsham could soon lose some of their affordability requirements, vexing affordable housing advocates who say the government should do more to keep those restrictions in place.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Logo design contest is open to Maine students
The end of February is the deadline for the contest anyone under 18 can enter.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Tammy Bureau hired as Farmington treasurer
Tammy Bureau has been with the Lewiston school department four year and previously worked 21 years for Lewiston.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
No Family Fun Day this year
Several factors led to the cancellation of the Take It Outside Winter Family Fun Day at Mt. Blue State Park, but the expectation is that it will be held next year.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
RSU 9 recognizes the passing of former W.G. Mallett Principal Gerald Libby
Regional School Unit 9 recognized the passing of former W.G. Mallett school principal Gerald Glen Libby, who passed at the age of 85 years old. He was the principal for 32 years and was a big figure in the Farmington community. RSU 9 Board of Directors also granted the sabbatical request of Mt. Blue High School math teacher Meng Hardy.