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Poland music teacher named 2026 Maine Teacher of the Year
Julia Edwards of Bridgton was celebrated Thursday at Poland Regional High School.
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Maine company will reissue otter T-shirt Taylor Swift wore in ‘Showgirl’ film
Liberty Graphics in Midcoast Maine will reprint the shirt as part of a fundraising campaign to benefit the Monterey Bay Aquarium in California. Swifties donated more than $1.3 million in a day.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Graham Platner dismisses old Reddit posts as ‘stupid joke comments’
Past comments by the Democratic U.S. Senate candidate that resurfaced this week included now-deleted posts in which he criticized police and said that white rural Americans ‘actually are’ racist and stupid.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine, The Franklin Journal, Things to Do
Mt. Blue alumna Mali Obomsawin to perform with Yo-Yo Ma in Portland
Former Mt. Blue bassist and Abenaki musician Mali Obomsawin will join world-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma for a sold-out concert celebrating the Northeast’s cultural heritage.
Posted inMaine, News, The Franklin Journal
Farmington sets lower tax rate in wake of dramatic property value hikes
Town Manager Erica LaCroix reassured residents that higher property values will not necessarily result in higher tax bills.
Posted inMaine, The Franklin Journal
Farmington approves flat pay raise for 2026 budget
Town officials say the flat pay raise aims to promote fairness and stability as Farmington plans for 2026 spending plan.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Meet the candidates for Lewiston School Committee
Incumbents are looking to fill two seats among four vacancies.
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Beaudoin faces challenger Gould in Lewiston’s Ward 2
Incumbent Janet Beaudoin faces Melanie Gould for School Committee.
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Jensen, Leclair compete for at-large seat on Lewiston School Committee
Luke Jensen, Marcel Leclair face off for an at-large seat.