A plaque marks the site of a fire at 6 Jewell St. in Jay last fall when pets perished.
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Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Wilton town manager proposes increasing office hours to 37 per week
The Select Board has requested a count of customers to determine which days are busiest.
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Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston flower shop prepares for Valentine’s Day rush
More than 1,000 roses are being readied for the famously romantic holiday.
Posted inNews, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Mexico forms committee to study policing options
Residents will vote April 1 on whether the town should continue with service from the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office or reestablish its own police department.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Cross country skiers find ‘great day’ on the trails
People took off on the trails off Perkins Ridge Road in Auburn.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, News, Oxford Hills, Schools & Education
Norway officials hear update on school consolidation, new construction
The plan would close elementary schools in Norway, Harrison and Waterford and replace them with a new one.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
How would federal education changes impact Maine schools?
President Trump is pledging to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, which provided $250 million to Maine schools this year for some of the most vulnerable students.
Posted inMaine, Nation / World, News, Politics
Maine, 21 other states get restraining order to halt medical research funding cuts
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the National Institutes of Health directive, which Sen. Susan Collins also opposes, calling it ‘poorly conceived.’
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News
Maine DOT employees in Jay to be relocated amid ongoing efficiency efforts
The workers have the option of going to work at sites in Dixfield or Fairbanks Village in Farmington.
Posted inMaine, Nation / World, Politics
Maine group wins court order pausing Trump restrictions on birthright citizenship
A judge in New Hampshire has agreed to block enforcement while he considers a challenge from advocates, including the ACLU of Maine, who argue the order is unconstitutional.