People flock to mid-Maine regions to see the total solar eclipse, but many to stay off the path to avoid traffic or stay close to home.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Doctor’s federal lawsuit says Maine Med violated Americans with Disabilities Act
The suit says the hospital failed to make an accommodation to allow Dr. Joseph Rappold to continue working in an administrative role after Parkinson’s disease prevented him from surgical duties.
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Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Solar eclipse party at French Falls in Jay: Dry ground, gorgeous day, we will take it!
French Falls Park in Jay bustled with activity Monday afternoon while waiting for the solar eclipse to occur.
Posted inMaine
Photos: Thousands ascend to Jackman to watch a ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ total solar eclipse
Locals and officials say the crowd is likely the biggest they have ever seen in Jackman. All photos by photographers Rich Abrahamson & Anna Chadwick.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Auburn man denies arsons, including Dunkin’ shop
Johnny D. Briggs Jr. also is charged with causing a fire at one of the oldest buildings in Auburn.
Posted inMaine, News
As eclipse seekers arrived, Maine’s roads grew unusually crowded
On the Maine Turnpike, it felt like Labor Day, while rural roads bore a rare press of traffic.
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County Commissioners Steven Merrill and David Duguay stepping down
State Rep. Sawin Millett and state Sen. Lisa Keim running for the vacancies.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Maine teacher shortage is expected to be widespread in the next school year
The state expects to have a critical need of teachers in health, special education, computer science, music, social studies, early childhood, art, English, English as a second language, science and math next year.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: April 8, 2024
• Norman F. Alleano, 28, transient in Norway, on charges of unlawful possession of scheduled drug, criminal mischief and violation of condition of release, 3:41 p.m. Wednesday, April 3, at Oxford Walmart, by Oxford Police Department. • Kellie J. Bernard, 36, of 199 Main St., Mexico, on charges of aggravated trafficking of schedule W drug, […]
Posted inNews, River Valley
River Valley Community Cleanup planned for Earth Day in Rumford, Mexico and Dixfield
Online registrations close April 14.