Program coordinator Jayde Couture told the Jay Select Board that a new 5-year federal grant is helping RSU 73 students combat substance use and mental health stigma through education, outreach and community engagement.
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Posted inMaine, The Rangeley Highlander
‘Catastrophic’ Rangeley water main break repaired, but users asked to limit usage for now
Repairs were completed Thursday afternoon but water customers were urged to continue conserving water for the next few days.
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Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News
Jay advances storm-resilience efforts as state releases new plan
Town Manager Shiloh LaFreniere says Jay is already implementing many of the recommended strategies to strengthen infrastructure and prepare for future severe storms.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Elections, Maine, News
Oxford Hills goes for status quo on absentee voting and voter ID, passes red flag law
Six of eight Oxford Hills School District towns report that a majority rejected changes to Maine’s absentee voting laws. Oxford and West Paris bucked the trend.
Posted inMaine, News, The Bethel Citizen
Decorated soldier’s final salute held in quiet Mason Township cemetery
Vietnam veteran Raymond York Sr. was awarded the Purple Heart and four bronze stars for his service. He found solace in the woods and was buried near where he played as a child.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News
Livermore Falls voters reject majority of ballot questions
3 of 5 local proposals before voters were rejected Tuesday, including rejecting the repeal of the town’s special amusement and mobile food vendor ordinances.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News
Fayette voters approve ordinance changes, reject road maintenance proposal
574 voters turned out Tuesday to cast ballots on 2 local issues and 2 state referendum questions.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News
Jay votes to adopt updated town comprehensive plan
The new plan replaces Jay’s 2011 comprehensive plan and will help guide the town’s future.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Elections, Maine, News, Schools & Education
Oxford Hills votes to seek state funding for new middle school
With all 8 towns reporting referendum results, 63% of voters in Maine School Administrative District 17 voted to move forward with a new $88 million state-funded middle school in Paris.
Posted inLocal News, Maine, Rumford Falls Times
Nezinscot Region towns support petition for withdrawal from RSU 10
It was necessary for all three towns to approve the measure in order to move on to the next step.