Parents have had concerns about sexual content in school library books for months, primarily ones with LGBTQ themes.
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, News, Schools & Education
Turner-based school district directors take no action on citizen-proposed policies on student health
Medical director said policies call for “blatant disregard of state and federal guidelines.”
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Home spared in Greene garage fire
GREENE — Crews responded to a garage fire at 102 Wood Lane on Sunday afternoon, officials said. The call came in at 3:18 p.m. No injuries were reported. Fire Chief John Soucy said crews found considerable flames in the front half of a garage attached to the home. Flames were quickly knocked down and the […]
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Maine Maple Sunday Weekend an annual pilgrimage for sweet tooths
Countless Maine families and visitors came out for maple syrup in all its forms during Maine Maple Sunday Weekend. People enjoyed tours of several local sugar houses to view the process and satisfy their sweet tooth.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News, Schools & Education
Turner teacher reflects on 5 decades of teaching
With a career spanning nearly 54 years, Larry Sirois has taught math longer than most Mainers have been alive.
Posted inAndroscoggin County
Missing Greene man found dead near his home
Police said Adam McAllister’s death is not suspicious, although it remains under investigation.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News, Schools & Education
Turner-based MSAD 52 may plan remote days for hazardous weather
School Administrative District 52 board authorizes superintendent to schedule remote learning in place of snow days.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News, Schools & Education
Turner-based district adds school resource officer to proposed budget
If approved, the school district will pay the Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office $114,000 for an officer, a cruiser and equipment.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Franklin, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, Oxford Hills, River Valley
‘This type of cold will kill people who are underprepared’: Maine braces for brutal cold
With intense cold and fierce winds on the way, cities and towns were preparing to provide warming options for those in need. Apparent temperatures were expected to drop down to -50 degrees Friday and Saturday.
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Local students make Plymouth State University president’s list
PLYMOUTH, N.H. — Three local students were named to the 2022 fall semester president’s list at Plymouth State University. They are Riley Johnson and Patrick Rush, both of Farmingdale, and Libby McIntyre of Greene. To be named to the president’s list, a student must achieve a grade point average of 3.7 or better for the […]