The department is dealing with how to better alert its customers of emergency situations.
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Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Rumford-based district needs 7 more ed techs and part-time nurse
Math and science teachers are hired for Buckfield and Mexico schools.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine issues its first-ever recall of tainted recreational marijuana
It’s the first such recall since Maine’s recreational cannabis market launched in 2020, and it affects 3 pre-rolls and 1 flower product, all produced by Cannabis Cured.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Dempsey Challenge to offer more route options this year, bring more celebrities to Lewiston
The Dempsey Center has established a $2 million fundraising goal and has raised over half that so far.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine Crime, News
Police investigating break-in at medical marijuana retail store in Livermore Falls
The burglary occurred at about 5 a.m., according to a store surveillance video, and was reported at about 9 a.m., Livermore Falls officer Trevor Gagnon said.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News
State starts preliminary design for roundabout at Jay intersection
The purpose of the project is for safety improvements, according to Douglas Coombs, senior project manager of the state highway program.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Schools & Education
Poland-based school board votes to look at cost-sharing formula among three towns
The idea to review the cost-sharing formula in RSU 16 was championed by the Poland selectpersons who felt their town was paying more than its fair share of the school budget.
Posted inBusiness, Franklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser
Apple producers in Livermore have big, colorful, juicy fruit this year
Boothby’s Farm Market and Orchard is open for apple picking four days a week at the orchard on Boothby Road.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser, Maine
Children craft handprint apple trees at Fayette library
Children at the Underwood Memorial Library in Fayette enjoyed a reading of Johnny Appleseed followed by a handprint apple tree craft, with a STEM Kids Night scheduled for Sept. 18.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser
Chesterville resolves tax commitment issues, prepares to send 2024 bills
The Chesterville Select Board decided to move forward with sending out 2024 tax bills following a discussion on discrepancies in the tax commitment process, with adjustments made to meet state requirements.