Courtney McPherson bought each door for a dollar and her husband got to work building their unique Rumford fence.
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Posted inLocal & State, News, Outdoors, The Franklin Journal, The Maine Forecast
How to play it safe on snow days in Maine
With snowstorms expected to bring school closures, families can make the most of a snow day by knowing how to build better snowballs and snowmen, choosing the right sleds, and dressing properly for cold conditions.
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Posted inLocal & State, News, The Franklin Journal
Maine eFiling expands as new court rules and vendor terms take effect
Maine’s electronic court system is expanding, requiring users to accept a private vendor agreement as new judicial rules governing eFiling begin.
Posted inNews, The Franklin Journal
New UMF exhibit turns space and place into art experience
The Emery Community Arts Center at the University of Maine at Farmington opened its spring exhibition, “Spaces Places Traces,” featuring mixed-media works by 10 New England artists.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Rumford Falls Times
Rumford school resource officer gets his own cop card
The police chief is working on getting a complete set for each officer in the department as a way to connect with the community.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Mt. Blue schools to take on special education services for 4-year-olds in 2026-27
RSU 9 Superintendent Christian Elkington said the pre-K special education program will be handled by the district beginning next school year as part of a statewide transition.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Local & State, News
A 120-year-old romance rekindled in cache of letters found in West Paris home
The 1907 courtship between 14-year-old Elinor Tuell and 19-year-old Leland Dunham has been rediscovered and is being brought back to life.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Local & State, Rumford Falls Times, The Bethel Citizen
Oxford County sets lower tax rate for 2026
The rate set by commissioners Thursday is nearly $1.03 per $1,000 of property valuation, which is about 13 cents less than last year.
Posted inCommunity, Local & State, Rumford Falls Times
Four WWII Army chaplains honored at American Legion in Rumford
The first Sunday in February is set at American Legion Post 24 as the day to honor the sacrifices of the four chaplains, who helped save hundreds from sinking ship.
Posted inBusiness, Community, Local & State, News, The Rangeley Highlander, Varsity Maine
Sun Journal hires new community, sports writers; promotes education reporter
Longtime Central Maine reporter Emily Duggan joins new hires Quentin Blais and Jimmy James on the Sun Journal group’s writing staff.