Lawyers contend that SAD 17 violated Maine law when Superintendent Heather Manchester closed the West Paris school in February.
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Franklin County accepts low bid of $698,798 from Hallowell company to build infirmary at jail
The county has $418,000 in federal funding to use and plans to look for other revenue sources to determine where the rest will come from.
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Livermore Falls sets meetings next week on Nov. 5 warrant articles and marijuana licenses
Voters will consider a police cruiser purchase, changing employees retirement plan and enacting a property maintenance ordinance.
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Jay partnering with Auburn agency to submit grant to develop master recreational plan
Jay is working with representatives of Livermore and Livermore Falls with the hope of being part of an economic revitalization effort.
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Day Mountain Middle School visits Gray Animal Park
STRONG — Students, teachers, education technicians, the whole middle school – even the principal – traveled to Gray last week to study up close and personal a wide variety of Maine’s wild animal species. According to information sent home with the students prior to the trip, their major objectives were to practice “observational drawing skills, […]
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For little ghosts and ghouls, Farmington celebrates Halloween
FARMINGTON — Halloween is being celebrated in Spooktacular style this year in Farmington. There are many kid friendly events happening. Here is a schedule for your convenience: Friday, Oct. 25: • UMF Rotaract Trunk-or-Treat 5 – 6 p.m. in the High Street Parking Lot at UMF. Saturday, Oct. 26: • Rotary Window painting in the […]
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Halls of Horrors returns
WILTON — United Way of the Tri-Valley Area is gearing up for another amazing Halloween event! Halls of Horror, our premier haunted house, at 128 Weld Road, Wilton: the old Bass Shoe factory – will run this year on Oct. 18, 19, 25 and 26 from 7 – 10 p.m. The last group will go […]
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Joni James returns to Play Museum as board member
WILTON — Western Maine Play Museum is jumping for joy to announce that Joni James, the museum’s founding executive director, has returned to the museum as a member of the board of directors. James’ leadership and vision were key to the museum’s success from the very beginning. She directed the museum’s operations from the grand […]
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MaineCF scholarships available to adult learners
STATE — Adult learners returning to school may be eligible for scholarships from the Maine Community Foundation [MaineCF]. Eligible scholarship recipients will receive a one or two-year certificate or four-year degree at the end of the program and meet one of the following requirements: be over the age of 25, work full time while enrolled […]
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Mt. Blue cross country competes at Festival of Champions
FARMINGTON — Mt. Blue High School cross country recently competed at the Festival of Champions race in Belfast. This is the largest cross country race in Maine with 85 Maine schools and 11 from out of state taking part. The Mt. Blue boys team placed 12th overall. There were four separate boys races. Henri McCourt […]