Maine School Administrative District 17’s 2024-25 budget was approved and will be put to a referendum vote Aug. 6.
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
First day of Liberty Festival lights up Lewiston, Auburn with patriotism, joy and fireworks
Thousands gathered at Lewiston’s Veterans Memorial Park and Auburn’s Great Falls Plaza to listen to live performances, watch the fireworks display and celebrate 248 years of American liberty.
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Posted inBethel, News, Oxford Hills
Police look for Gilead man after reports of shots fired and 2nd violent confrontation
Jacob McGurn, 28, is wanted on weapons and assault charges.
Posted inNews, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Mexico marks Fourth of July with music, food and children’s activities
Many attended the fireworks show in neighboring Rumford.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Photo album: Farmington celebrates Independence Day
Fireworks, parade, veterans and Betsy Ross are represented in patriotic style.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine announces resource center to aid local opioid settlement spending
The attorney general’s office is putting nearly $2.5 million toward a hub that will offer assistance to Maine counties, cities and towns as they decide how to spend opioid settlement funds.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, Politics
Rep. Golden’s op-ed sends political shockwaves, but also fits campaign style
Golden, who needs support from Trump voters in November, predicted Donald Trump will win the presidency against incumbent President Biden, and said he can work with that.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Six people share views on Independence Day, freedom and state of the nation
The holiday and political climate on the minds of some.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
MDOT to close Lincoln Street bridge in Lewiston for repairs July 10-12
The Gully Brook Bridge on Lincoln Street will close July 10-12 for repairs, according to Maine Department of Transportation.