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Platner’s ex tells New York Times about Nazi tattoo, ‘toxic’ relationship
The latest scandalous report on Platner comes days after stories about sexually explicit texts he had previously sent several women while married.
Spruce Mountain reading program yielding positive results, district says
RSU 73’s literacy coach said the district’s first year using HMH Into Reading and Really Great Reading brought stronger vocabulary, more consistent K-5 instruction and improvement in phonics and reading data.
Jay adult education program reports enrollment, workforce gains
Spruce Mountain Adult and Community Education reported rising academic enrollment, expanded digital literacy programming and successful health care workforce results.
UMaine launching 2 doctoral nursing programs
The Ph.D. in Nursing and Doctor of Nurse Practice degrees are meant to address the state’s shortage of advance practice nurses.
Oxford County sheriff candidate admits to making mistakes during campaign
Frank ‘Buddy’ Blauvelt Jr. of Otisfield is challenging Sheriff Christopher Wainwright of Dixfield, in the June 9 Republican primary election.
Kingfield to decide on budget, ordinance update at town meeting
The June 13 meeting will ask residents to approve the 2027 town budget.
Rainbow ride in Lewiston | photo
Photographer Russ Dillingham captures an e-biker on a Lewiston crosswalk.
Swinging closer to summer while recreating at Lewiston’s Marcotte Park
Photographer Libby Kamrowski Kenny captures brothers utilizing the park.
Jay board reviews Spruce Mountain dropout concerns
Regional School Unit 73 directors reviewed dropout prevention efforts May 28 after learning 28 students have left the high school this year, with officials citing student exit interviews, adult education, expanded supports and intervention.