It is with great joy that The Giving Tree of Rangeley will hold the 37th lighting, to signal the beginning of the Christmas Season, on Saturday, Nov. 30, at 4:30 p.m. at the entrance of Town Park. The Giving Tree of Rangeley is an all-volunteer, all donation organization that has been helping the community for […]
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Oxford Hills school locked down Tuesday morning after receiving threatening calls
According to SAD 17 Superintendent Heather Manchester, the threat turned out to be an incident of ‘swatting,’ which is when someone makes a false report of a threat to get police to respond to a specific location.
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Livermore Falls voters approve police cruiser funds, property ordinance
Town Clerk Doris Austin said 23 people registered to vote Tuesday.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine Crime, News, The Franklin Journal
Former Jay man denied another review of his 2019 murder conviction
James E. “Ted” Sweeney, 64, was convicted of murder of his girlfriend in 2019 and was sentenced to 38 years in prison.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Franklin County officials set online meetings for comment on proposed strategic plan
Residents and businesses are asked to attend the meetings Nov. 13 and 14 to discuss the future of Franklin County.
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Oxford County deputy injured when dragged by car in West Paris; suspect still at large
Police are looking for Kevin Michael Litchfield Jr., 37, after the altercation Friday night at the Rusty Lantern market on Route 26.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Chesterville man killed crossing Main Street in Farmington
Based on review of traffic camera footage and statements from several witnesses, no charges are anticipated, Police Chief Kenneth Charles said.
Posted inMaine, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Rumford-area school district Behavior Committee looks ahead to next steps
Steve McGinty, a vice-president of the Regional School Unit 10 Western Foothills Education Association, said that fixing the problem of dangerous student behavior should continue to be a group effort and that the district must prioritize it, “and make sure there’s no harm being done to students or staff.”
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Essentials FARMINGTON — The Essentials Closet ministry at Old South Church in Farmington offers personal care products free of charge to people in the greater Farmington area who are having trouble making ends meet. The Essentials Closet is usually open the second Monday of the month from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., and the fourth […]
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High Peaks Alliance, volunteers open access to newly conserved land
MADRID TOWNSHIP — The High Peaks Alliance and volunteers removed all the posted signs that previously restricted public access to the newly conserved Keystone project lands. This 2,666-acre property, acquired by the Bureau of Parks and Lands [BPL] in May, enhances access to existing BPL lands adjacent to the Appalachian Trail and includes snowmobile and […]