Iman Osman’s residency has been at the center of a weekslong controversy in Lewiston.
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High wind, rain and unseasonable warmth on tap for Maine
Many areas could see 40-60 mph gusts on Friday, along with warm temperatures and around an inch of rain.
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Lisbon chooses firm in search for new town manager
Residents will be able to give input on what they would like to see in a town manager during a forum early in the new year.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Parents of boy killed in Rockland school bus crash pursue legal action against district
A lawyer for Brayden Callahan’s parents said in a notice to the school that they are seeking $10 million, but a state law will likely cap that at $400,000.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal, The Rangeley Highlander
Franklin County commissioners must pay back health stipend
The Budget Advisory Committee eliminated the funding in the 2025-26 budget as of July 1.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Farmington-based schools seek AI collaboration, launch new health portal
A proposed partnership with UMF would expand artificial intelligence learning, Superintendent Christian Elkington said.
Posted inBusiness, Fact Brief, Maine, News
Are there any unionized retail grocery store workers in Maine? | Fact brief
Some workers at Stop & Shop and Giant stores, which are owned by Hannaford parent company Ahold Delhaize, are unionized in other parts of New England.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Griffin Mayhew remembered for dedication to education in Mt. Blue schools
The RSU 9 board of directors opened its Dec. 16 meeting with a tribute and moment of silence honoring the late board member, who was elected in June to a three-year term.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, The Rangeley Highlander
The Woodsman restaurant in Kingfield closes effective immediately
Owners of The Woodsman posted a message on the restaurant’s Facebook business page, saying the café is permanently closed.
Posted inMaine, News, Sports
Former Bates standout skier sues college for traumatic brain injury
On Oct, 12, 2024, a nearly 600-pound structure went airborne and struck Katie Watt as she trained with teammates and coaches, a lawsuit filed this week says.