Local grant recipients say the funds are particularly critical now because of federal cuts to Maine programs.
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Soup kitchen at town office closes in Mexico
The soup kitchen coordinators are looking for a new home and hope to be back open by mid-September.
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Kingfield to hold public hearing on school withdrawal process
Kingfield residents debated whether to begin studying withdrawal from RSU 58, with the Sept. 16 vote set to decide if the process will move forward.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Lewiston rowing enthusiasts say Red Shop building lease could lead to new community venue
The building on the Androscoggin River near Simard-Payne Memorial Park is envisioned as a possible site for a host of community uses.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Case of teen charged in Union paddleboarder’s death is no longer public
The 17-year-old suspect is charged with murder in the death of 48-year-old Sunshine Stewart of Tenants Harbor.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine’s drought conditions are getting worse
Parts of Down East and the Midcoast are now in a severe drought, while southern, central, western and parts of eastern Maine remain in a moderate drought.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Teen arrested after police chase in Lewiston
A 17-year-old male was charged after leading police on a chase from Main Street to the intersection of Cedar and Lincoln streets, officials said.
Posted inMaine, News
SNAP cuts could impact Maine’s free lunch for students in the long term
School districts will continue to offer lunches at no cost, but changes in eligibility for food assistance could result in less federal funding in the future.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Mainers like absentee voting. Question 1 would make that option harder.
The November referendum has been framed around requiring voter ID, but it also includes a host of changes to absentee voting.
Posted inMaine, News
Gray woman killed in crash remembered as welcoming co-owner of local brewery
Stacy Strattard, 64, was fatally struck by a car when crossing the street in New Gloucester on Saturday evening.