A surge in demand has organizers and volunteers going all out to make sure no child is left out.
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Posted inMaine, News
Rape kit backlog shows how much Maine still lags on investigations
A 3-year, $2.5M grant will allow Cumberland County to inventory as many as 500 untested kits and then investigate and prosecute eligible cases. It remains a statewide problem.
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Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, News, Oxford Hills
Harrison’s take on school consolidation rife with misinformation
Harrison has spent six months researching exit strategies from School Administrative District 17, but confusion over details adds to frustrations.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
After debate, Lewiston council OKs permanent 4-day workweek
Councilors Michael Roy and David Chittim, who voted against making the City Hall schedule permanent, report hearing overwhelming opposition from constituents.
Posted inMaine, New England
Small winter catch set for New England’s long-closed shrimp industry, a climate casualty
New England shrimp will come back to seafood counters in small amounts next year under a research fishing program
Posted inLocal News, Maine, News, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Annual DDF Toy Drive benefits nearly 1,500 children
After loading vehicles at the DDF office on Rt. 2, Houghton said they started at the Rumford Public Library with the Rumford Elementary School gifts, then headed to Meroby and unloaded countless bags.
Posted inLocal News, Maine, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Holiday spa sale at Coulthard’s Pools & Spas
Turner said that for the Christmas season, the 454 River Road business will take 10 percent off any Strong Spa. Strong is the only brand spa Coulthard’s is currently selling.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News
Treat Memorial Library receives grant to launch homeschooling resource center
Treat Memorial Library in Livermore Falls has been awarded a grant from the John Henry Eldred Jr. Foundation to create a Homeschooling Resource Center, providing vital tools and materials for the growing local homeschooling community.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News
Fayette Select Board: parks, honor flight, digital sign funding updates
The Fayette Select Board discussed the creation of a Parks and Recreation Committee, sponsoring a veteran for the Honor Flight program, and using ARPA funds for a digital sign to enhance public communication during their November meeting.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News
Livermore Falls board discusses actions on sewer foreclosures
Livermore Falls selectmen on Tuesday evening, Dec. 10, met to learn more about properties the town now owns due to unpaid sewer bills and make recommendations on how to proceed with each property.