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Posted inMaine, News
Lisbon rolls out property tax relief program for seniors
The program comes on the heels of steep property tax increases, with more likely to come.
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Posted inCommunity, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Farmington to look further into proposal to lower cannabis license fees
Farmington officials said they will review more details of a proposed warrant article before deciding whether to put it before voters.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Buckfield man arrested in connection to explosion in Sumner
‘Several items capable of being used to manufacture explosives’ were at the suspect’s home, state fire investigators said.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Lewiston schools see rise in absences during ICE operation, superintendent says
As federal immigration authorities increased their presence in the city, school officials focused on safety, Jake Langlais said.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Farmington readies for budget work, June primaries
The Farmington Select Board reviewed updates from the town manager and town clerk covering staffing activity, routine operations and ongoing administrative work.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine, News, Things to Do
Food talk in Auburn, music & theater in Lewiston, and more | Get out!
Here are highlights of things to do in the area in the next week.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine, News, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
UMF arts center opens semester with ‘Spaces Places Traces’ exhibit
The Emery Community Arts Center at the University of Maine at Farmington is opening the semester with ‘Spaces Places Traces,’ a mixed-media exhibit featuring work by 10 New England artists.
Posted inMaine, News
Police identify 4 of 6 killed in Bangor plane crash
Three of the people identified were from Texas; one was from Hawaii. Officials are working to positively identify the remaining two victims.
Posted inFood, Maine, News
Maine nutrition experts are mixed about new federal dietary guidelines
They support the Department of Health and Human Services’ attention to whole, unprocessed food, but many question the advice on protein and saturated fats.