Chris O’Brien, a Cold War historian who was previously a professor of history at UMF, took over as the library’s director in September.
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Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Farmington skateboard park receives $4,000 from Seth Wescott’s golf tournament
A donation of $4,046.39, proceeds from the annual Seth Wescott & Franklin County Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic held at Sugarloaf, was accepted for Dragon’s Nest Skateboard Park in Farmington.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News, Schools & Education
Lewiston High School alerts parents to shooting threat
A written note on a bathroom wall read: ‘I will shoot the school up 10/15/2024.’
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News
Jay board approves pay raise for police
Starting pay for patrolmen jumps $5.13 an hour to $29 an hour.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, The Buzz
Riverside Children’s Academy child care ready to open downtown Lewiston
The Buzz: The Lisbon Street business says it has capacity for 100 children.
Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
Kingfield Select Board hears complaints about speeding traffic
The Kingfield Select Board discussed concerns about speeding on Riverside Street, with residents calling for more enforcement and safety measures, while the board emphasized the need for law enforcement involvement over town-led initiatives
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Business, The Buzz
Better Living Center opens 2nd store in Lisbon
The Buzz: The Lisbon Street store aims to offer customers a healthy alternative for their food shopping.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills, Schools & Education
Paris-based school district budget passes on 3rd attempt
Maine School Administrative District 17’s original proposed budget was rejected at referendum June 11, and the second proposal was voted down Aug. 6.
Posted inNews, River Valley
Mexico middle school closed immediately because of poor air quality
Superintendent Deb Alden said students will switch to remote learning next Tuesday.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Auburn delays appointments to Comprehensive Plan Committee
Councilor Steven Milks argued that the committee should have “broader representation” across wards and feature a more diverse group of people, including residents with school-age children. Mayor Jeff Harmon questioned why there wasn’t an issue until the nominees were put forward.