The project is geared towards getting more local ingredients into schools in an effort to make school meals healthier.
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Watch: Rumford supports Brookfield’s license renewal for Rumford Falls Hydro
Sportsmen’s groups want to see water cascading over the spectacular falls on the Androscoggin River year-round, not just in the spring and following heavy rainstorms due to water being diverted away from the falls.
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Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine Crime, News
Four Livermore Falls men indicted in home invasion, robbery in Farmington
The homeowner at 234 Morrison Hill Road told police he was beaten, choked, threatened with a shotgun and had coins, guns and phone stolen, on Feb. 7, according to Farmington police.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Former Topsham drama teacher faces new child sexual assault charges
Henry Eichman, who is serving a 10-year state prison sentence on a 2018 child sex-assault conviction, has been indicted on 4 federal charges for alleged abuse from 2014-16.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Former Auburn man served enough time in ‘unusual’ case, judge says
Willie R. Minor was convicted three times for the same crime in federal court.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Consultant: Litchfield should not rush toward a school withdrawal vote this year
Jack Turcotte, the consultant, is urging a town withdrawal committee to slow down and establish priorities, aiming for a vote in 2025.
Posted inMaine, News
Climate change is driving frequent storm damage, CMP says
Severe weather and its impact on Maine infrastructure are prompting many to once again point the finger at one looming culprit: climate change.
Posted inMaine, News
Senate committee endorses Portland attorney for confirmation as federal judge
Stacey Neumann, a private attorney in Portland, won committee approval in a bipartisan vote Thursday.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine, Schools & Education
Residents return sports, teacher development funds back to budget for Wales-based school district
After a previous budget proposal failed at the ballot in June, about $600,000 was cut. Residents on Wednesday added back about $73,000, then approved the budget for a July 30 referendum.