Directors will vote on the budget Thursday, and voters in Jay, Livermore and Livermore Falls will vote April 10.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Lewiston-Auburn
Franco-American history on display in Lewiston during ‘Heart of Maine’ performance
Students from The French School of Maine will tell the story of Lewiston’s Franco-American heritage during Thursday’s performance at 11:15 a.m. at the Franco Center at 46 Cedar St.
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Posted inFranklin, News, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Franklin County selectmen to elect 11 members for county Budget Advisory Committee
It is the first year 11 members will serve on the panel to represent five new commissioner districts.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Lewiston teen identified as victim in mosque shooting
Investigators said Tuesday the victim of a Friday night shooting at Masjidu Salaam Mosque is not cooperating.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News
Jay to recognize Hollandstrong Community Foundation
The foundation was established after Michael Holland, 25, of Wilton, a graduate of Jay High School, died aboard the SS El Faro when it sank Oct. 1, 2015.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Republicans in Maine Senate balk at budget compromise
A compromise proposal for funding a MaineCare shortfall failed to get the two-thirds support needed to pass it as emergency legislation Tuesday night in the Senate, sending lawmakers back to the drawing board.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Laurel Libby sues Maine House speaker after being censured over social media post
The Auburn Republican is arguing that her constitutional rights have been violated after Democrats voted to bar her from voting and speaking on the House floor.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, News, Oxford Hills, Schools & Education
Buckfield town manager warns taxpayers on potential RSU 10 increase
Town Manager Cameron Hinkley said the town cannot afford continued double-digit increases in municipal and school budgets.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Latest fire at former Elan School in Poland investigated as arson, state says
The fire marshal’s office is asking for the public’s help as it investigates three fires at the former school since November.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Nation / World, News, Schools & Education
USDA halts millions in funding for University of Maine System
The move temporarily pauses the system’s agricultural research and programs weeks after President Donald Trump threatened to cut funding for Maine because it allows transgender athletes to compete in sports.