The Planning Board will likely act on these projects following 5 p.m. public hearings on Aug. 6 and Sept. 3 in the Rumford Falls Auditorium at Town Hall.
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Posted inLocal News, Maine, Oxford Hills, Rumford Falls Times
Rumford to decide on new Parks and Rec garage at special town meeting July 30
The Select Board said that a critical circumstance exists because the town wants to have the garage constructed on Hosmer Lane by the end of the year.
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Posted inLocal News, Maine, Oxford Hills, Rumford Falls Times
Rumford looks to buy new ladder truck
The town may also be looking to Mexico and Roxbury to help with buying the truck by extending an existing purchase agreement.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine honors fishermen who died at sea. But 2 are excluded from a beloved town memorial.
Four names were added to the Lost Fishermen’s Memorial in Lubec, but the community is in upheaval over a decision not to include Chester and Aaron Barrett because of what some consider an arbitrary and unfair policy.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, The Franklin Journal
Strong celebrates Pierpole Days with art, races, parade and fun
Strong’s three-day Pierpole Days festival featured art, races, a talent show, parade, and fireworks in memory of Craig Starbird.
Posted inBusiness, Franklin, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Officials say Franklin County fiber-optics training successful, but student stipends delayed
The students gained hands-on skills and certifications to work in the fiber-optics field, but $800 stipend checks from program still have not been delivered due to administrative delays, program officials say.
Posted inBusiness, Franklin, Maine, The Rangeley Highlander
Rangeley tour offers the public a look at sustainable timber harvesting practices
Nathan Kay, district resource manager for Seven Islands Land Company, said his organization wants “our forests to be sustainable and thriving so we can continue doing what we do.”
Posted inNews, Schools & Education
What happens to school budgets when Mainers vote ‘no’?
At least a dozen school districts saw budget rejections this year. Here’s how they’re trying to move forward.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Auburn council may have to raise tax rate
The new fee structure for building permits and other fees was built into city revenues for this year’s budget, but the council voted down the new system Monday.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Franklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine
Fun and games pack days at Spruce Mountain Rec Program
Director Emma DiPompo leads Jay-area summer program filled with trips, crafts and creative activities for three age groups.