But repairs weren’t made to the site’s aging system, which went on to malfunction and discharge 51,000 gallons of toxic chemical foam in August.
Maine
Local and state news from the Sun Journal.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Maine Climate Council is on the road to hear feedback from Mainers
The Maine Climate Council is on a deadline to deliver an updated climate action plan by Dec. 1. With a stop in Lewiston, the council is holding workshops around the state through September to hear how Mainers want to combat climate change.
advertisement
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Rumford-based school district asked to rotate location of annual budget meeting
In a letter to the RSU 10 board of directors, Sumner selectmen requested that the annual budget meeting venue rotate locations to accommodate more voters.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Rally for Recovery to be held in Kennedy Park on Saturday
The event, which will feature testimonials, resource speakers, live music, informational materials, food and children’s activities, will be held from noon to 3 p.m.
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills
Photo Album: Oxford Fair starts 4-day run
Educational Day at the fair the continues through Saturday.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Teenager seriously injured in utility vehicle rollover in Avon
The 14-year-old was visiting family friends when the crash occurred Tuesday in a driveway on Cross Road.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Livermore Falls tax rate to increase $1.70
The property tax rate last year was $24.25 per $1,000 of assessed valuation.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine Crime, News
Livermore Falls woman pleads not guilty to violation of conditions of release at Farmington court
Trisha G. Payeur, 43, is on bail for several charges, including manslaughter after a motor vehicle crash that killed a Livermore woman in 2002 in North Jay.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine Crime
Lisbon Falls man arrested after 9-hour standoff
Sometime after midnight, Thomas Bayne came out of the home and was arrested without incident. There were no reports of gunfire or any injuries during the long standoff.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Rumford, Mexico officials question county commissioners on $500,000 tax bill typo
Representatives from Rumford and Mexico said they would have liked to have been informed earlier of the error and corrected tax bill.