The area code that serves the entire state is now expected to expire in the summer of 2036.
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Posted inCommunity, Food, Franklin, Giving Back, News, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Strong high school principal seeks approval for greenhouse
Mt. Abram Regional High School Principal Tim Richards advocates for alternative education, asks for approval of new greenhouse.
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Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, News, Oxford Hills
Waterford woman wins Jeep in Fryeburg Fair raffle
The Jeep Wrangler was one of four prizes the winner was able to choose.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Poland board approves spending for Christmas festival and tent for fundraiser
The Community and Economic Development Committee plans a holiday festival Dec. 7 and 8.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston council approves changes to homeless shelter ordinance
The changes are intended to make it easier for shelters to be created, including the removal of language implemented under the previous council that placed a cap on the number of shelter beds allowed in the city.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Auburn ed techs and secretaries struggle with low wages, limited benefits
Negotiations are underway to find a middle ground between the district and about 100 education technicians and secretaries who have been working on an expired contract since September.
Posted inMaine
Portland Public Schools installs memorial bench for Lewiston shooting victim
The East End Community School and Maine Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing have dedicated the bench to Joshua Seal, who was an educational technician at the school from 2013-20.
Posted inOxford Hills
Photos & Video: Hundreds celebrate John Crumpton’s 100th birthday in Oxford
U.S. Navy veteran John Crumpton is greeted by hundreds of family, friends, community members and government officials at his surprise 100th birthday party Sunday in Oxford.
Posted inMaine
‘I don’t want this to happen to any other family:’ Why Lewiston shooting victims are preparing to sue
Lawyers for survivors and those who lost family in the Lewiston mass shooting say the Army failed to uphold several promises and obligations when it released Robert Card to the community without addressing his change in behavior or taking his firearms.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Livermore Select Board discusses road projects and conference insights
The Livermore Select Board met Oct. 8, where Administrative Assistant Carrie Judd shared her conference experience and Highway Foreman Roger Ferland provided updates on ongoing road projects.