Residents will be asked to authorize the purchase at a special town meeting Dec. 23.
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Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Business, Health, Maine, Oxford Hills
Norway business leads the way on non-emergency medical transport in Maine
What began with two minivans and a desire to help community members get a ride now has more than 100 drivers and volunteers driving across much of the state.
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Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, Oxford Hills, Schools & Education
Oxford Hills school panel backs school consolidation plan
A subcommittee is drafting recommendations for next steps for directors, which will be presented to the board at its Dec. 16 meeting.
Posted inFranklin, News
Farmington school board talks transportation safety, staff recognition
Superintendent Christian M. Elkington noted rise in students not following school transportation safety expectations.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Auburn officials asked to support Casco Bay rail trail project
The council will vote on a resolution in support of turning the St. Lawrence and Atlantic rail line between Auburn and Portland into a section of the proposed Casco Bay Trail. Rail advocates have argued the rail line should be preserved.
Posted inMaine, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Dixfield-based district extends superintendent contract
The RSU 56 superintendent’s three-year contract begins July 1, 2025, and ends June 30, 2028.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Farmington board recognizes man for 40 years of service to town
Jim Kiernan, the Public Works foreman and a Fire Rescue Department on-call firefighter, reached 40 years of employment with the town of Farmington.
Posted inBusiness, Franklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
New owner of Richard’s Florist adds gift shop, delivery in Farmington
Shannon Monahan previously worked as a social worker and for other florists before buying Richard’s in late summer.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine, News
Greene man loses court appeal over junkyard at home
George Stanley called his property a work of art. But the town of Greene and Maine’s highest court call it a junkyard.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Auburn’s Side By Each Brewing to close at the end of 2024
The pandemic and staffing issues were cited by the owner as problems working against the brewery and restaurant on Minot Avenue.