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Topsham school to host Laurel Libby event despite complaints

by Katie Langley July 2, 2025July 3, 2025

The district responded to complaints about a planned event featuring Rep. Laurel Libby hosted at a school facility.

Business, Maine, News, River Valley

Rumford Falls Hydro bad for river, conservation groups say

by Joe Charpentier July 2, 2025July 3, 2025

Five conservation groups argue that too much water is being diverted from the river, hurting habitat and recreational opportunities.

Arts & Entertainment, Business, Lewiston-Auburn, Life & Culture, Maine, News

Lewiston hopes busking festival will boost downtown foot traffic

by Andrew Rice July 2, 2025July 4, 2025

The act of busking, or performing music or other unique talents in public spaces, has been the centerpiece of successful summer festivals in other communities, and Lewiston is hoping to be the next.

Androscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News

Lisbon council sends defeated school budget back to voters

by Steve Sherlock July 2, 2025July 2, 2025

The original budget was rejected by a 70-30 margin when presented to voters last month.

Franklin, News, The Franklin Journal

Avon to hold public hearing on proposal to leave Phillips-based school district

by Donna M. Perry July 2, 2025July 2, 2025

The public hearing will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Town Hall and a vote is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on July 22 at the Town Hall.

Maine, News

Judge restores legal protections for Haitians, says Trump administration overstepped authority

by Dylan Tusinski July 2, 2025July 2, 2025

Maine immigration advocates warned that hundreds of people living in Maine to escape wars, gang violence and natural disasters would have faced deportation within weeks had the administration terminated their legal protections.