Maine has reported 15 cases of West Nile Virus in animals and 3 cases of EEE so far this year, diseases that were rarely detected here years ago.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Grassroots group’s report sharply criticizes Gorham Connector proposal
Mainers for Smarter Transportation recommends alternatives to the project as Scarborough town councilors consider calling for changes to address growing public concerns.
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Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Mexico tech school board approves raise for outdoor skills instructor
Registered Maine Master Guide Jeff Rainey will receive $3,400 according to the Mastery Level pay scale.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Androscoggin County EMA director questioned about response to Lisbon water contamination
Lisbon residents had no clean drinking water for nearly 24 hours last week.
Posted inOxford Hills
Police identify dead couple found in Norway home
Norway police said Amanda Perkins, 32, of Norway, and Richard ‘Rick’ Emery, 39, of South Paris were found dead in a home at 16 Summer St. when police were called to the home Tuesday night.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
NorthStar EMS director gives Wilton board overview of ambulance service rebrand
The service will be named MaineHealth EMS in October.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Former Winthrop superintendent tells public to recall School Board members
During the public comment period of Wednesday night’s School Board meeting, Jim Hodgkin called on the community to “remove members of the board who are problematic” and, in his view, not fulfilling their elected duties.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Photo Album: Time capsule buried at Auburn school
Students at East Auburn Community School buried a time capsule Thursday underneath their new playground.
Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
University of Maine at Farmington welcomes class of 2028
Freshmen arrived at UMF campus on Friday, Aug. 30, to begin orientation.