Residents urged Regional School Unit 73 to rescind its transgender sports policy during a tense Dec. 11 meeting, warning of legal and financial fallout, while several directors defended keeping it in place.
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Franklin County commissioners still getting stipends removed from budget
Commissioners are set to vote Tuesday on a resolution to stop the payments.
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Rumford seeking feedback on vulnerable road users
Unaware pedestrians and unsafe youth contribute to traffic problems around rotary, police chief says.
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Holiday fun fills Rangeley during the annual Christmas fair
The Episcopal Church Women hosted a lively and well-attended Holiday Fair on Dec. 12-13, offering décor, crafts, new clothing, and gifts to support outreach near and far.
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Mexico holds retirement party for John Blais after 45 years with road department
The lead foreman retired Dec. 1 after 45 years with the highway department.
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Festival of Trees in Rumford show Christmas works of art
The festival trees will remain on display throughout the holidays.
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Consensus elusive at Paris town hall forum
About two dozen residents attended an open forum at the Paris Fire Station Monday.
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Ricky B’s in Mexico touts homemade, Maine-style comfort food
The eatery offers a fresh food selection, takeout and grocery items.
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Franklin County to review legal opinion on budget authority
Franklin County commissioners and the Budget Advisory Committee are at odds over whether eliminated line items can be restored after legal counsel determined the committee’s adopted budget is final.
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Telstar schools have fewer economically disadvantaged students, district says
Still, more than half of SAD 44 students qualify as disadvantaged, entitling the school district to Title I services and certain grants.