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Lewiston school board to vote on $130M budget Wednesday
The committee eliminated 28 positions to get to an 8% increase.
Rumford group shows care for animals with cat blankets and love
Clients of Hope Association are sewing blankets for kitties at Responsible Pet Care of Oxford Hills in South Paris and looking for others to help their mission.
Candidates for Jay-based school board outline priorities
Regional School Unit 73 board of directors candidates gave details on their backgrounds, priorities and concerns ahead of the April 28 election.
Not 1, not 2, but 3 busking festivals planned for Lewiston
A section of Lisbon Street in Lewiston will close to make way for the city’s second annual busking events featuring music, performance art, food and more on 3 Fridays in May.
Gardiner-based SAD 11 approves $33.5 million budget; taxes up 6.2%
Residents in Gardiner, West Gardiner, Pittston and Randolph will vote on whether to validate the budget in June.
Peru voters OK well, paving and alarm for new garage
The $66,500 expense is covered by the final insurance payment from the January 2023 fire.
Maine AG rules officers justified in shooting of Franklin County man
Gabriel Wilbur was hospitalized after police shot him in the shoulder 3 times in July 2025. Officials said he was threatening to shoot a landscaper working at a Wilton home.
Farmington fills empty seat on Mt. Blue school board
The Farmington Select Board appointed Christina Bobrow on April 14 to fill a one-year RSU 9 board vacancy following Lance Harvell’s resignation.
Here’s where to grab a bite in the Rangeley area this mud season
As activity slows down for mud season, many businesses close their doors for a while. Below is a list of restaurants that are open and serving meals around northern Franklin County this spring.
RSU 9 targets absenteeism, behavior with classroom changes
Rising absenteeism and dysregulation are driving expanded classroom supports at Cape Cod Hill.
Need a walk? Lots of places to get outdoors in Rumford.
Riverside, the community forest or alongside waterfalls, the River Valley has the spot for you to get outside and enjoy the fresh spring weather.
Walrath Woods project expands river access near Farmington
High Peaks Alliance is working to raise the remaining money to conserve a 120-acre Sandy River property near Farmington for permanent public access.
Creative writing workshop to be held at Farmington shop
The May 14 workshop, led by Wilton educator Tara Moyle, will guide writers of all levels in starting and developing their work.
Wedding caterer who left Maine newlyweds hanging must pay restitution
A restitution hearing is set in the case against Bethany Gregory, a Bangor-based caterer who failed to follow through on contracted services.
Mystery Photo for April 19, 2026
Correctly guess where this photo was taken and you could win a $25 Hannaford Supermarket gift card.
Getting my pound of flesh while losing various underthings | Column
Mark LaFlamme opens up about last week’s numerous embarrassing moments, though he did snag a gargantuan roaster at Market Basket.
Record Store Day spins into Portland music stores
Music lovers shopped exclusive records and deals during Saturday’s event.
Subject of Lewiston manhunt Thursday arrested in Auburn
Police arrested 34-year-old Ryan Lizotte on an outstanding warrant charging him with domestic violence.
Firefighters battle house fire in Lewiston, prevent it from spreading to other homes
Witnesses reported seeing thick, black smoke rising from 76 Dumont Ave. followed by a series of what sounded like explosions.
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