Academy Hill School students, staff, and families surpassed their goal during Kindness Week, donating a record 1,391 items to the Wilton Food Pantry through their annual Food Pass.
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Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Farmington crosswalks toured following pedestrian fatality
Town officials and five representatives from Maine Department of Transportation conducted the tour Nov. 14.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Mother of woman shot in Standish describes daughter’s ‘volatile’ relationship with suspect
Brandon Libby, 37, is accused of killing Amanda Brown, his girlfriend and the mother of two of his children, on June 14, 2021.
Posted inMaine, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Mexico tech school instructors describe skills students are learning this fall
Career and Technical Education Instructor Jon Longley said that there are currently 10 freshmen students in his CTE introductory class.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Farmington board approves four-day work week for staff starting Jan. 1, 2025
Starting Jan. 1, 2025, the town office will be open Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Tuesday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
History and culture museum begins work on a new home in Lewiston
Maine MILL’s long-awaited project is underway with plans to open in 2026.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Businesses will pay for packaging disposal under new state rules
The state Board of Environmental Protection adopted the rules Thursday despite opponents saying the regulations are unclear and the costs will be passed on to consumers.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
To improve teacher workforce, report says Maine needs better pathways
A new report from Educate Maine offers recommendations to improve educator recruitment and retention. The report is based on interviews with about 250 teachers statewide.
Posted inMaine, New England, News
One of 2 men rescued from Maine woods could lose toes
Sidney Hoyt was only wearing socks and sandals when he stepped out of his car to look for help after he and a friend got turned around on snowy rural roads northeast of Bangor.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Androscoggin County to develop a strategic plan
Commissioners are encouraged to create a vision for the future and set goals on how to get there.