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.
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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, […]
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Posted inNews, River Valley
River Valley Community Cleanup planned for Earth Day in Rumford, Mexico and Dixfield
Online registrations close April 14.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News
New Portland couple plan to develop a vacant house in Livermore Falls into a sober living facility
Janine White gave a presentation to the Livermore Falls selectmen on April 2. The project still needs to go before the Planning Board. Opening is scheduled for spring of 2025.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Lewiston driver and passenger injured in Avon crash
The pickup truck driven by Carey Craig, 46, of Lewiston went off state Route 4, struck a utility pole and down a river embankment.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Gov. Mills has ‘significant concerns’ with Democrats’ budget changes
Democrats used their majority to advance a state budget proposal – one that unravels a bipartisan effort to stabilize highway projects by moving away from fuel taxes and tapping a revenue stream from electric vehicles.
Posted inMaine
Watch: From near and far, more than 10,000 people flock to Jackman to take in total solar eclipse
Officials said Monday the crowd was likely the biggest they had seen in the northern Maine town, which by midmorning was packed with visitors ahead of the afternoon eclipse.
Posted inMaine, News
Video: Eclipse watchers settle into Rangeley to ‘witness celestial mechanics in motion’
There were many woos and aaaahhhhs as people took off special glasses that let them look at the sun and stared with naked eyes at the astonishing sight of the moon replacing the sun.
Posted inMaine, News, Outdoors
Hooking a Maine fish is one thing, but is it safe to eat?
Maine has issued warnings not to eat fish in some waterways because of contamination from ‘forever chemicals,’ but most lakes, ponds and streams remain untested.
Posted inMaine
View the list of Maine’s PFAS advisories for freshwater fish consumption
The state has tested 1,800 fish culled from 112 locations since it first began testing for perfluoroalkyl and poly-fluoroalkyl substances.