Councilors also sign town contracts and discuss the future of Elm Street School.
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Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Photo Album: See the new lift towers going up Lost Valley slopes
The eight towers will form the structure of Lost Valley’s third double chairlift. It replaces the old T-bar and will service the left, or south side of the mountain up over Coyote trail.
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Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
Auburn’s Lost Valley invests $1 million with a 3rd ski lift
The new lift is being installed this week in time for ski season. The goal is to extend the season, thin out crowds and open up more of the south face of the mountain to skiers.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
UMaine to sell Hutchinson Center to Waldo nonprofit for $3 million
The university picked Calvary Chapel Belfast in the first round, but it later rescinded the offer, citing an error in the bidding assessment process.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Gun rights advocates file lawsuit challenging 72-hour waiting period
Maine’s new 72-hour waiting period for gun purchases was expected to face a court challenge similar to those playing out in other states.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Farmington board OKs policy for properties with delinquent taxes, utility balances
Farmington selectmen approve a policy that will help collect delinquent tax or utility payments.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Federal money fuels Maine’s clean energy and climate goals. Could Trump pull the plug?
The state receives millions of dollars for projects promoting electrification and offshore wind that President-elect Donald Trump dismisses, instead favoring drilling for oil and natural gas.
Posted inFranklin, News
Farmington-area school district officials celebrate student achievements, tribute to veterans
Director hear about career fair, Veterans Day parade and academic and athletic achievers.
Posted inMaine, News
$4,000 reward offered for information about illegal deer killings on Mount Desert Island
One buck was killed on Oct. 5 or Oct. 6 and left to rot, the Maine Warden Service says. Another was killed Nov. 6 and beheaded.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine, News, Schools & Education
USM’s Crewe Center for the Arts prepares for August 2025 opening
The $63 million facility on the Portland campus, named for prolific songwriter Bob Crewe, will contain music practice rooms, performances spaces, an art gallery and classrooms.