A 10-year, $3.8 million bond referendum will be held Feb. 24. Objections to the proposed bus garage include traffic congestion, loss of property tax revenue and increased pressure on taxpayers.
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Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools & Education, The Rangeley Highlander
Western Maine school competes in WinterKids Winter Games
Community Regional Charter School in Skowhegan is taking part in the 2026 WinterKids Winter Games, a monthlong statewide outdoor learning and wellness challenge for Maine schools.
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Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Small fire forces evacuation of Farmington classroom
A piece of clothing going through a print screening dryer catches fire at Foster Career and Technical Education Center.
Posted inBusiness, Community, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Local & State
Residents to buy Jay mobile home park, citing rising rents and missed maintenance
An offer by residents to purchase the Hidden Circle mobile home park in Jay has been accepted, securing local control from out-of-state ownership.
Posted inNews, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education, The Bethel Citizen
Andover projects $1.58 M budget for school year
The budget includes Andover Elementary and payment for students attending SAD 44 and RSU 10 schools.
Posted inLocal & State, News, The Franklin Journal
Fire destroys fifth-wheel camper in Farmington; firefighters save adjacent vehicle dealership building
A man sleeping in the camper early Thursday was able to escape without injury, officials said.
Posted inNews, Skiing, Sports, The Rangeley Highlander
Carrabassett Valley youth named to national snowsports team
A Carrabassett Valley Academy student has been named to the 2026 National Brotherhood of Snowsports national development team.
Posted inLocal & State, News, The Bethel Citizen
Gilead to hold town meeting March 28 at Town Hall
Select Board Chair Bob Ensslen said Town Hall improvements and new equipment for the Transfer Station are among the items to be voted on.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Sports, The Bethel Citizen, The Franklin Journal
3 Gould Academy alumni join U.S. Olympic snowboard team
Gould graduates Nathan Pare, Hanna Percy and Brianna Schnorrbusch will compete at the February games in Milan, Italy.
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Old Advertiser Democrat building in Norway stands, for now
As the owner of 1 Pikes Hill aims to demolish the dilapidated building, the Planning Board agreed to a four-month waiting period so a new developer can be found.