AUGUSTA (AP) — At least 22 children have died since January 2017 following concerns reported to the state about their safety, Maine state records show. At least eight died with open abuse or neglect cases before the Department of Health and Human Services, the Bangor Daily News reported this week. Seven cases had been opened 69 or […]
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Poland voters pass marijuana guidelines
The town will regulate cultivation, testing, manufacturing and retail sales of marijuana.
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Posted inThe Penobscot Times
Nomination papers available in Bradley
Nomination papers for one Town Council Seat for a three year term are now available in Bradley. The term of Sally Stout is expiring. Nomination papers are available at the Town of Bradley Municipal Building located at 165B Main Street Bradley during regular business hours. Nomination papers must be returned to the Town Clerk’s office […]
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Politics, Uncategorized
Committee rejects move to eliminate Maine motor vehicle inspections
In a unanimous vote, the Legislature’s Transportation Committee rejects legislation that would have removed the requirement for a new motor vehicle safety inspection sticker each year.
Posted inOxford Hills
Woman taken to the hospital after car hit her in Paris
A section of Route 119 was closed to traffic in the area of Hill Road.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Schools & Education
Lewiston senior follows role model to win 2019 state Poetry Out Loud competition
Joao Victor, a senior at Lewiston High School, won the State of Maine 2019 Poetry Out Loud Finals, held Monday at the Waterville Opera House.
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Minot selectmen, RSU 16 board members re-elected
Incumbents retain seats for Minot selectmen, RSU 16 board.
Posted inFranklin, News, Schools & Education
RSU 73 board considers budget cuts
Regional School Unit 73 directors are told revenue shortfalls will impact the proposed 2019-20 budget.
Posted inFranklin, News, Schools & Education
RSU 73 to form superintendent search committee
Residents from Jay, Livermore and Livermore Falls interested in serving should contact their respective town offices.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Coming Sunday: Maine women making history
This Sunday: As Women’s History Month begins, staff writer Bonnie Washuk and photographer Russ Dillingham take a look at the sea change in the role of women in Maine state government. New Gov. Janet Mills — Maine’s first female governor — calls it “a phenomenon whose time has come.”