Here are highlights of things to do in the area in the next week.
Maine
Local and state news from the Sun Journal.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Farmington-based schools face special education budget pressures
The Regional School Unit 9 board of directors received updates from the superintendent during its Jan. 13 meeting.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Hannaford to open 2nd Lewiston location in 2027
The new site off East Avenue will compete with Shaw’s, Save A Lot in the same area.
Posted inMaine, News
Share your observations of ICE in Maine
We are actively reporting on anyone detained by federal immigration agents in Maine.
Posted inMaine, News, Outdoors, Schools & Education, The Rangeley Highlander
WinterKids Winter Games growing across Maine
Community Regional Charter School in Cornville is taking part in the 9th annual Winter Games, as outdoor facilities add programs to the WinterKids event calendar in Franklin, Oxford, Somerset, Kennebec counties.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education, The Rangeley Highlander
Amy Safford to bring Dead River Valley stories to Carrabassett Library
The event highlights local history, storytelling and community connection tied directly to western Maine’s landscape and past.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Events, Maine, News
Talk at West Paris Library to explore conversation amid conflict
A Jan. 31 workshop aims to help people converse through conflict to common ground.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, News, Schools & Education
Oxford Hills teens guiding teachers on equity, inclusion
A student-led group from the Paris high school spoke Monday at Bates College about how they help create workshops for teachers and their peers on matters of diversity, acknowledgement and creating a safe learning environment.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Use of antipsychotic meds in nursing homes remains flat
Maine has the 12th highest rate of long-term nursing home residents on antipsychotics, which carry health risks.
Posted inMaine, News
Building trails with stronger storms in mind
The state saw more than 100 applicants for the first round of the Maine Trails Program, and awarded funds to 44 projects that will help communities better prepare trails for storms, protect against erosion, increase accessibility and more.