The annual Polar Bear Dip was over quickly as the participants tried to warm up as fast as possible.
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Posted inFranklin, Maine, The Franklin Journal
Farmington Rotary Club Festival of Trees turns Community Center into a dazzling forest
The annual Farmington Rotary Club Festival of Trees took place on Chester Greenwood Day.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston City Hall poised to make 4-day workweek permanent
City staff said the change has seen overwhelming support from staff and limited complaints from the public.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine, News
Jimmy Fallon gifts Lisbon Falls teen an ugly sweater
Brady Knight, a 16-year-old from Lisbon Falls, collected an ugly sweater directly from Jimmy Fallon on the ‘The Tonight Show.’
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Politics
Despite progress, Maine women still earn less and are more likely to live in poverty
A report released Thursday calls for more equity in the labor market to close the gender pay gap and improve women’s access to higher paying jobs.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine, News
Dusty attic treasures yield millions for some, disappointment for others
Kaja Veilleux of Thomaston Place Auction Galleries says helping people sort gems from junk is ‘like a treasure hunt every day.’
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Senate begins final push to expand Social Security benefits for millions
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said the bill would ‘ensure Americans are not erroneously denied their well-earned Social Security benefits simply because they chose at some point to work in their careers in public service.’
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
The White House is cracking down on overdraft fees
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said Thursday it’s capping overdraft fees at $5 with a rule set to take effect in October 2025, if it isn’t overturned by Congress or altered under a Trump administration.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Firefighters tackle toppled tree in Lewiston
Firefighters remove a large tree blocking the entrance to an apartment complex Thursday morning.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Standish man agrees to serve 30 years in plea deal after jury deadlocks
Brandon Libby, 37, faced one count of murder in the death of Amanda Brown. But the jury couldn’t reach a verdict after deliberating for 2 1/2 days and Libby agreed to plead guilty to manslaughter.