Callahan was recognized by Maine Association of Career Technical Education last Friday, following a nomination from LRTC staff and a rigorous voting process.
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Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine, Politics
As climate change hurts Maine farms and restaurants, stakeholders search for solutions
Three takeaways from Friday’s roundtable discussion among local food industry professionals and lawmakers, organized by the James Beard Foundation.
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Posted inNews, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Mexico to receive federal grant to build a fire station outside the flood zone
The Main Street station was heavily damaged in a flood in December 2023.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, News, Politics
Sen. King criticizes Trump for Jan. 6 comments
The independent says the Republican candidate’s characterization of the Jan. 6, 2021, riots at the U.S. Capitol as ‘love and peace’ are inaccurate. Sen. Susan Collins recalls the chaos and tumult of that day nearly 4 years ago.
Posted inMaine Crime, News, Oxford Hills
South Paris man indicted in assault of off-duty officer in June
The Oxford Police reserve officer was allegedly hit by a vehicle, punched in the face and head-butted, police say.
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills
Buckfield to ask voters to consider solar projects moratorium
A special Town Meeting is scheduled for Oct. 29 to vote on a 180-day moratorium that will allow the Planning Board time to draw up an ordinance.
Posted inFranklin, News
Chesterville Select Board deadlocked on general assistance ordinance, plans further review
The Chesterville Select Board discussed accepting the general assistance ordinance and its appendices, opting to conduct further research before revisiting the matter at its next meeting.
Posted inBusiness, Franklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Wilton board approves application for Dunkin’ shop
Construction on the new Dunkin’ is expected to begin in the spring, but demolition of an existing building may be done sooner.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Maine Crime
A Maine law could have forced the Lewiston mass shooter into psychiatric treatment. Why wasn’t it used?
Like nearly every other state, Maine can compel those with serious mental illnesses to comply with outpatient treatment. But the law is rarely used. Some fear it threatens to return America to a dark era of institutionalization.