Detour follows state routes designed to accommodate the weight of commercial vehicles, but local drivers may be able to access private and logging roads to shorten the alternate route.
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Posted inHealth, Maine
Jackman program seen as health care delivery model for rural regions
As medical services have retracted in rural places like Jackman, other options for delivering health care are constantly being evaluated, and a promising one in Somerset County features enhanced training so that paramedics can provide a higher degree of care.
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Posted inBusiness
As prices skyrocket, lumber and building supply companies expanding in central Maine
Waterville-based Ware-Butler Building Supply and Pleasant River Lumber Co. recently acquired three local building supply and hardware retailers.
Posted inMaine, Uncategorized
Churches offer online services, drive-thru confessions amid coronavirus suspensions
“The blessing given during Mass still counts; it doesn’t matter if it’s in person or online, God’s blessings are not limited to physical presence,” said the Rev. Aaron Damboise, pastor at St. Anthony Parish in Jackman and Holy Family Parish in Greenville.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Jackman school continues 3-year streak of no snow days
Forest Hills Consolidated Schools in Jackman hasn’t had a snow day in more than three years, and some students make their commute more fun by riding their snowmobiles to school.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Scenic highway in Jackman ‘worst road’ in Maine
A section of the highway connecting Maine to Quebec has won this year’s ‘worst road’ contest, which highlights poor conditions on many state roads.
Posted inOut & About
ATV riding, river rafting, music and more in Jackman, Madison, Anson and Clinton
This year’s Glory Days-themed event scheduled Aug. 22-25 in Madison and Anson is packed with music, food, crafts, antique tractors, fireworks, football, fishing, golf and more fun for the family.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine maple sugar forest could still tap U.S. conservation funds
A prior effort to preserve Big Six Forest failed when a state land fund determined it lacked public access.
Posted inBusiness
State prepares to install string of high-speed chargers for electric vehicles
Seven stations scattered from Kennebunk to Jackman are expected to come online next year, giving vehicles a fast charge that will take them 240 miles.
Posted inMaine
Jackman town manager seeks ‘white pride’ foothold in Maine
The manager of the small town of Jackman hopes to create a “New Albion” stronghold far from the immigrants, feminists, Muslims and others who don’t fit his white pride platform. His New Albion venture, which refers to an ancient name for Great Britain, is something he’s doing on his own. There is no indication that […]