Mosquito-borne illnesses have now been found in 13 of Maine’s 16 counties.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education
Lewiston Public Schools receives $500,000 grant for bolstering entrance safety
The grant will allow security to identify, warn against and follow potential intruders.
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Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Jay residents approve $63,000 for police wages
Jay police will receive an additional $63,000 toward pay after residents approved moving money from the undesignated fund balance.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Lewiston-Auburn, News
New bicycling apparel company founder has deep Dempsey Challenge roots
Kyle Rancourt’s connection to the Dempsey Challenge has only grown over nearly a decade that he has been participating in the challenge.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Politics
Maine senator suggests half the state should consider seceding to become part of New Hampshire
Eric Brakey of Auburn said 2nd District move would prevent imposition of a ‘radical’ agenda on rural Mainers.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine Crime, News
Lisbon man admits to having child porn
Joseph Gibson has been convicted before for having child pornography.
Posted inAndroscoggin County
Poland Select Board chairman calls on school board directors to ‘not drink the Kool-Aid’
Stephen Robinson says RSU 16 has attendance and enrollment issues, but the board is not addressing them, deferring to the administration.
Posted inElection 2024, Franklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Farmington, Wilton men seek Franklin County District 1 commissioner’s seat
Eight Franklin County residents are seeking election to represent residents in five new districts. This is the first of a four-part series.
Posted inNews, River Valley
Traffic light proposed for high-crash location in Peru
Project for the intersection of Route 108, Main and North Main to be considered for 2027.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine
Maine woman sues Anthem insurance for failing to cover weight loss drugs
It’s the second lawsuit filed this year in Maine against insurance carriers that limit coverage of popular drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound.