Maine School Administrative District weighing options after West Paris school abruptly closed in February.
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Body found in mud flats near former B&M Baked Beans plant in Portland
A passerby reported the body near the former B&M building late Tuesday morning.
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Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Section of Bailey Hill Road in Farmington to close Thursday for culvert replacement
The section between Davis and Osborne roads will be closed from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Maine’s tour guide to outer space is signing off after 25 years
During his tenure at the University of Southern Maine’s Southworth Planetarium, Edward Herrick-Gleason has narrated thousands of sky tours and astronomy shows and established himself as local media’s go-to expert for all things astronomical.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Harpswell resident tries to force sale of historic local waterfront owned by 26 people
John ‘Jack’ Sylvester wants to buy out the 25 other owners of Barleyfield Point, on Orr’s Island, because he says it’s mismanaged and deteriorating. The other shareholders are fighting back, saying they fear that Sylvester’s purchase could signal the end of another working waterfront in Maine.
Posted inMaine
New filings in lawsuit over Maine’s Mega Millions offer more personal details about mysterious winner
A man anonymously suing the mother of his child is disputing allegations claiming he attempted to kidnap their daughter.
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills
History of Wainwright’s woes aids Mills’ decision to spare removal
Oxford County Sheriff Christopher Wainwright was spared removal by Governor Janet Mills based on facts around three incidents county commissioners cited in their request for his removal.
Posted inOxford Hills
Advisory conclusion on Oxford County Sheriff Christopher Wainwright
The following is the text of the advisory conclusions of retired Maine Supreme Court Justice Donald G. Alexander, who was asked by Gov. Janet Mills to preside over a hearing on the request by Oxford County commissioners to remove Oxford County Sheriff Christopher Wainwright from office. The Law Enforcement Code of Ethics within the Standard […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Organizations celebrate child care workers, call for federal government support
YWCA Central Maine in Lewiston and Maine People’s Alliance agree child care is vital to the economy.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Windham man’s manslaughter trial underway in 2022 Turner crash
Prosecutors say, in December 2022, Curtis Fogg was chasing another pickup truck when it crashed into a car driven by a woman from Fayette, killing her.