Two firefighters were hurt when the burning garage collapsed around them. The cause of the blaze remains unknown.
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Posted inFranklin, News, Schools & Education
Farmington area superintendent updates school directors on water leak, facility repairs
Superintendent Christian Elkington discussed ongoing efforts to address a significant leak in the fire suppression system at Mt. Blue Middle School, which has resulted in air quality concerns and potential costly repairs.
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Hodgkin out Friday as superintendent of Winthrop Public Schools
Jim Hodgkin, who was planning to step down Nov. 1 and expecting to help with the school district’s transition to an interim superintendent, was told last week that his contract would be terminated Aug. 30.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Lisbon residents ordered not to drink tap water
The order was issued Thursday afternoon.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News, Schools & Education
Photos: Spruce Mountain students begin new year
Family and friends gathered Thursday morning to see students attending Spruce Mountain schools head off for the first day of school.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Watch: Lewiston’s plan to reduce gun violence: More cops, cameras, conversation and court support
The plan includes putting more law enforcement on the streets, pursuing legislation to help the judicial system, and more community engagement.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine, News, Things to Do
Skowhegan Craft Brew Festival set for Saturday
The celebration of local beer and other products is expected to draw people from around the country to sample beverages from 24 Maine producers.
Posted inMaine
Piscataqua River Bridge reopens after police shooting on I-95
The bridge was shut down Thursday morning after police shot and killed a man on I-95, later finding an 8-year-old child dead inside the man’s car.
Posted inMaine
Police say man pointed gun at troopers before he was shot and fell from Piscataqua River Bridge
The man, who has not been identified, is accused of killing a woman in Troy, New Hampshire. An 8-year-old boy was found dead in his car. Police said the boy was not shot by officers.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Acadia-related spending drops for second year as fewer people visit
The number of visitors and how much they’re spending on hotels and restaurants has been dropping since 2021, but the numbers are still much higher than they were before the pandemic.