LEWISTON — Turnout was strong for the first commemorative “One Lewiston” blood drive at Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC), and the opportunity to donate continues. The onsite blood drive, which took place on two days this week, was a joint effort among the American Red Cross of Northern New England, LifeFlight of Maine, and […]
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Chamber presents Maine APEX Accelerator speaker
OXFORD HILLS — The Workforce and Education Committee of the Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce Presents: Maine APEX Accelerator: Helping Small Businesses Sell Goods and Services to the Government with guest speaker Christopher Paradis, Procurement Counselor, Maine APEX Accelerator, Eastern Maine Development Corporation This meeting will be held on Thursday, October 31, from 7:30 – […]
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Alpine Zone Ecology Talk Oct. 27 at Big Day Brewing in Gorham, NH
GORHAM, NH — The public is invited to join Appalachian Mountain Club and Mahoosuc Land Trust, at Big Day Brewing, Gorham, NH, Sunday, October 27, from 6-8 p.m. for conversation, food, drink, and a talk by AMC’s Terrestrial Ecologist, Jordon Tourville, PhD. Jordon’s research passions include treeline shifts in the alpine zone, changes to […]
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Movie Review: ‘Terrifier 3’
Here’s a movie that certainly surpassed expectations. The low-budget “Terrifier” franchise is not usually one that makes big bucks. The first film from 2016 made less than $1 million. The second, in the glorious year for horror that was 2022, was lucky to pass $10 million. Now comes a third entry that not only made […]
Posted inMaine, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Dixfield area school board director notes Nov. 5 bond vote for Mexico tech school
RSU 56 Board Director Bruce Ross, also a Region 9 School of Applied Technology board member, spoke about the $809,284 bond vote Nov. 5.
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Two Rangeley residents run for one Select Board seat
Keith Savage and Ethna Thompson are seeking to finish out a term vacated by former Selectperson Wendyll Caisse when she moved to Dallas Plantation.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, The Franklin Journal
Wilton woman injured in two-vehicle collision in Farmington
Mary Jane Baker, 77, of Wilton was taken by ambulance to MaineHealth Franklin Hospital in Farmington.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Homeland Security grants approved for Farmington police and fire departments
Farmington Police Department received $18,000 while Farmington Fire Rescue was awarded $16,433.
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Oxford Hills elementary school construction committee resets and moves forward
A major question remains: are Oxford Hills taxpayers willing to fund a $25 million school for fewer than 100 elementary students with no financial assistance from the state, or does the district adapt to a consolidated school model?
Posted inBethel, News, Oxford Hills, The Bethel Citizen
Mold forces Bethel Town Office to move temporarily
BETHEL — Mold in the basement of the 19th-century Bethel Town Office prompted selectmen to move the Town Office temporarily to the Fire Station beginning Tuesday (Oct. 22) of this week. The mold was discovered in mid-September behind an old boiler when town staff went downstairs to retrieve items to be used in the […]