Vehicles slammed into Marilyn and Herbert Stevens’ home on two separate occasions. Soon after their story appeared in the news, the community came out for them in a big way.
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Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Buckfield to explore financial impact of leaving Western Foothills school district
The Select Board will name an ad hoc committee to see if it is economically feasible to reestablish a district with Hartford and Sumner.
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Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, The Rangeley Highlander
Border patrol detains 16 migrants at Franklin, Somerset jails
Sixteen migrants in Franklin County were detained this week by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, according to booking logs.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Maine college students investigate health effects of forever chemicals
But the statewide biotech training program teaching them how to tackle local scientific challenges like this in the laboratory faces an uncertain future because of federal budget cuts.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, The Franklin Journal
Farmington board learns of downtown improvements
The process began last November with work expected to begin in spring 2026, be completed in 2027.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Edward Little High School hosts March Madness
The junior class wins the spirit week of competitions between the seniors, juniors, sophomores, freshman and staff.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Maine Crime
Dominican national pleads guilty to illegally entering U.S.
Prosecutors say Odanis Manuel Brea Mejia was caught in Lewiston after he had previously been removed from the country.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Workers reinstated at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
The workers, all entry-level employees still in their probationary periods, were briefly fired by the Navy Department last week.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Wabanaki Alliance leader discusses power dynamics and progress in Lewiston
A “then and now” discussion about Wabanakis on Thursday garnered the largest attendance in recent years for a Great Falls Forum.
Posted inMaine, News, Oxford Hills
Sweden residents to vote on $1.08M budget at town meeting
Voters will elect a selectman, a school board member and multiple Planning Board and Board of Appeals members.