Owners had hoped to reinvigorate the downtown dining scene.
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Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News
Livermore Falls to use remaining ARPA funds
An air compressor for the fire department and safety lights for several departments will be purchased with remaining ARPA funds.
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Skowhegan animal shelter considers new building amid growing crisis
The Somerset Humane Society has seen a drastic increase in the number of dogs it cares for in recent years.
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Maine’s child welfare system still faces ‘enormous pressure,’ watchdog says
Child welfare ombudsman Christine Alberi concluded her 2024 annual report to lawmakers by saying that more improvement is needed in investigating abuse or neglect claims and in reunifying children with families.
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Fairfield man struck and killed by tractor trailer on I-95 ramp
State police say it appears the man was trying to cross an off-ramp when he was hit by the truck.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Lisbon man gets 10 years for child porn
Joseph Gibson’s attorney says his client suffers from a chromosomal condition that was treated with testosterone therapy.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Teen Game Night at Lewiston library entertaining and educational
Teen librarian Kyle Breton said Magic: The Gathering card game entertains and develops math and reading skills in a more accessible format.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Muhammad Ali statue to reflect a ‘timeless’ pose for anniversary of bout with Sonny Liston in Lewiston
The statue is well on its way toward being unveiled May 25 to mark the 60th anniversary of Ali’s knockout of Liston at what is now called The Colisée, sculptor Zenos Frudakis said.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Lewiston looks to adjust police contract to retain officers
The proposed police union contract for fiscal years 2025-2027 would adjust the wage scales in hopes of retaining more officers. The force currently has eight vacancies.
Posted inBusiness, Franklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Future uncertain for Farmington Big Lots
Information on whether the Farmington Big Lots will remain open was not known Monday morning, Dec. 30.