An emergency declaration will allow New Beginnings to operate under new city licensing rules, including the ability for shelter guests to sleep on cots instead of the floor.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Crow in Gorham tests positive for West Nile virus
The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention tested the bird last week, the town announced Tuesday.
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine, News
Fire at former Elan School in Poland still under investigation
The Office of State Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of a blaze at 70 Number Five Road.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
Shoreland restoration work progresses on two lakefront properties on Sebago Lake
“I think when people drive by it in a boat they’re going to be pleased,” said Raymond Code Enforcement Officer Chris Hanson.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Franklin County accepts $1 million federal grant for jail to address substance use recovery, recidivism
The money will come over a three-year period to help the Franklin County Detention Center address substance use and opioid use recovery.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Wilton town manager paid for 93 hours of unused vacation time
Maria Greeley said the Select Board decided to pay her for 93.25 hours that she did not use in her first year as town manager.
Posted inLocal News, Maine, News, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Rumford Library welcomes the public, incoming director
Jerry Cohen, chair of the Library Board of Trustees, said Thursday they’ve moved all new shelves to create wider aisles to make it easier for wheelchair access anywhere in the building.
Posted inLocal News, Maine, News, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Rumford enters lease/purchase agreement for new grader
Public Works Supt. Dale Roberts said that during the summer, the grader was up for trade this year for trade.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Two volunteers keep students warm at Spruce Mountain Elementary School
Two volunteers help students pick out winter clothes from donation piles.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Wastewater treatment facility upgrades will be 77% grant-, 23% loan-funded
The towns of Jay and Livermore Falls will each pay about $121,000 in annual debt service for the project over the next 20 years.