More than 30% of Mt. Blue Middle School students are participating in spring sports this year as the school expands athletic and student engagement opportunities.
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Posted inCommunity, Health, Rumford Falls Times
Maine’s first baby box is operational in Rumford
Safe Haven Baby Boxes number 439 in the country.
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Posted inCommunity, Schools & Education
Student custodians in Turner-area schools are cleaning up and making a difference
‘I think the work is rewarding because I am able to go back to the school I attended and give back to my community,’ said senior Cambrielle Poole of Greene.
Posted inMaine, News
Thousands of Mainers are no longer receiving SNAP benefits
Historic changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program removed work exemptions and shifted more administrative costs to states.
Posted inCommunity, News, The Franklin Journal
Farmington selects firm for Main Street construction project
The $2.66 million contract for the Main Street Phase 1 rebuild will go to Scully Construction of Smithfield after answering questions about experience, staffing and project timelines.
Posted inCommunity, Elections, News, Politics
What’s on the June ballot in Brunswick?
Locally, residents will vote on the school budget and a bond referendum for Region 10 Technical High School.
Posted inNews, Sports, Track & Field, Varsity Maine
Maine track athlete goes viral with cartwheel save during hurdles
Sofia Cutter, a Greely sophomore, performed the remarkable move to stay on her feet at a meet last week in York.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Community, Events, Life & Culture
Lewiston Public Theatre’s ‘Grandma Gatewood’ offers ‘brilliant’ portrait of resilience
The theater’s New England premiere follows a 67-year-old woman who decided to take a walk on the Appalachian Trail and reclaim her life.
Posted inMaine, News
Fisherman found dead near Down East island
A 17-foot skiff capsized near Crumple Island on Monday.
Posted inFood, Maine, News
Maine chef wins $1M grand prize on CBS cooking competition
Cara Stadler bested two finalists on Wednesday night’s season-ending episode of ‘America’s Culinary Cup.’