Alex Grimaldi is also valedictorian of Spruce Mountain High School Class of 2025.
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Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser
Two Jay high school teachers defend staff after art teacher’s arrest
Teachers Michelle Brann and Nicole Curtis speak of challenges teachers are facing following the arrest of a district teacher on child exploitation charges.
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Looking Back for April 2, 2025
100 years ago: 1925 “The First Universalist Church of Lewiston had an unusual evening Wednesday when a Russian drama by Essex Dane, ‘When the Whirlwind Blows,’ was presented to a large gathering. The parts were taken by Mrs. Philip Pottle, Mrs. Wilis Abbott and Mrs. Edwin Pierce. The little play was very well given in […]
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Opinion: Maine State Police need trained mental health professionals
It’s past time for a more compassionate, safer approach to crisis intervention.
Posted inLetters
Letter: Compel Maine’s representatives to hold town halls
Rep. Jared Golden and Sen. Susan Collins need to mend poor track records of public engagement.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Wellness resource for loggers now available
STATE — The Maine AgrAbility program announces the release of a new resource focused on boosting workplace safety and wellness for the state’s logging workforce. Program staff collaborated with loggers and safety experts to create a stretching guide for workers in forestry and logging. The poster features eight yoga stretches demonstrated by real loggers […]
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Lisbon resident wants voters, not council, to approve town budget
Charlie Turgeon is leading a petition drive to get the matter on the November ballot.
Posted inLetters
Letter: Education in Maine must be about more than scores
I take issue with Douglas Rooks’ oversimplification of Maine’s National Assessment of Education (NAEP) reading scores as a “progressive education” vs. “back to basics” debate (“Maine Department of Education must lead, not make excuses,” March 20). Today’s reality is more complex. A more accurate discussion must include the changing demographics of our school populations and […]
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Opinion: Let Maine sports fans, not monopolies, control tickets
By clamping down on unfair transfer restrictions, Maine has a chance to become one of the most pro-fan states in the nation.
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Wellness resource for loggers now available
STATE — The Maine AgrAbility program announces the release of a new resource focused on boosting workplace safety and wellness for the state’s logging workforce. Program staff collaborated with loggers and safety experts to create a stretching guide for workers in forestry and logging. The poster features eight yoga stretches demonstrated by real loggers […]