Starting Oct. 1, Western Maine Transportation Services will expand the GreenLine commuter bus to six weekday round trips, boosting connections from Franklin County to Lewiston-Auburn.
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Posted inLocal News, Maine, News, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Rumford-based schools to have early release days to aid move to new school
All schools in the Mountain Valley Region will have half-day Fridays starting Oct. 31 as teachers and staff move into Mountain Valley Community School.
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Posted inLocal News, Maine, News, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Dixfield high school looking to form drum line, hire pep band leader
Regional School Unit 56 directors approved a $2,800 stipend for someone to lead the newly approved drum line pep band to play at home football and basketball games.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, The Bethel Citizen
Bethel man carried on 11 generations of logging legacy in Maine
Bob Chadbourne, of Bethel, who died Sept. 17, continued building his family’s logging business, contributing to conservation and growing economy in western Maine.
Posted inMaine, News, The Bethel Citizen
Residents say ‘a simpler time’ comes with a higher price tag in Albany
Residents of Albany Township vent at a community forum while officials listen and consider next steps to possibly becoming incorporated as a town.
Posted inLocal News, Maine Crime, Rumford Falls Times
Alleged ‘porch pirate’ charged with theft in Rumford
Police say Kenneth Armstrong was caught on home surveillance footage stealing packages off a porch on Penobscot Street.
Posted inMaine, News, The Bethel Citizen
Andover residents challenge ‘eyesore’ solar expansion
The citizen initiative seeks to limit the size of solar farms, and possibly banning large and medium-scale projects altogether.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser, News
Jay events honor POW/MIA families, veterans
A town hall with Dr. Stephanie Makin and a record POW/MIA Day turnout in Jay highlighted the nation’s recovery efforts and honored families still waiting.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, News, Schools & Education
High school dean of students is Oxford Hill’s 2025 alum of the year
Alicia Sadler, class of 1990, gives back to her community as a special educator.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, News, Schools & Education
Oxford Hills students coping with ‘unplugged’ phones
Students at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High and Middle schools began the school year with a more restrictive phone and personal device policy.