The 6 p.m. hearing will be held prior to the regular Select Board meeting at the Rumford Falls Auditorium.
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Farmington-based schools face hiring challenges, look to subs to fill gaps
Superintendent Christian Elkington told the board Aug. 12 that late teacher resignations and class size shifts have left RSU 9 relying on long-term substitutes.
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Vintage Finds & Mountain Vibes: Western Maine’s Best Thrift Stops
Second-hand shops have what kids and college-bound students need – at lower and even free prices.
Posted inThe Rangeley Highlander
Recreation rangers wrap up inaugural season in western Maine
The High Peaks Alliance successfully concluded its first season with a dedicated five-person crew of Recreation Rangers. This Recreation Ranger Corps project is a key part of the High Peaks Initiative, a collaborative effort to protect and enhance Maine’s High Peaks region. Coordinated by High Peaks Alliance, the program brings together partners including Rangeley Lakes […]
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Forester to discuss challenges facing Maine’s forests at Rangeley meeting
The Rangeley Region Guides’ & Sportsmen’s Association (RRGSA) invites the public to its monthly meeting and potluck supper social on Thursday, Aug. 21. The doors open at 5 p.m. at the association’s clubhouse located at 41 Old Skiway Road in Oquossoc Village. This month’s meeting promises an informative evening featuring guest speaker Julie Davenport, District […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, The Bethel Citizen
Expert mushroom forager, author returns to McLaughlin Garden and Homestead
PARIS — The McLaughlin Garden and Homestead invites nature enthusiasts, foodies, and the myco-curious to a special presentation with author and expert forager Frank Hyman on Thursday, August 28, at 4:30 p.m. in the McLaughlin Garden and Homestead barn. Hyman, author of How to Forage for Mushrooms Without Dying: An Absolute Beginner’s Guide, returns to McLaughlin […]
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
In support of Title IX resolution
To the Editor: As a parent, I believe all children – especially our daughters – deserve the same protection, privacy, and fairness that boys enjoy. That’s why I fully support the Maine Education Initiative’s Title IX resolution, now being adopted by school boards across our state. This isn’t about politics – it’s about people. Our […]
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Nine-year old artist Odessa Adams finds her voice in nature and family
The Crescent Park fourth grader has already sold three pieces of her artwork.
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Oxford County to weigh whether grant is worth new immigration enforcement demands
Oxford County commissioners will meet Tuesday morning to determine if the $200,000 grant application is worth the new stringent guidelines set in place by the Trump administration.
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Owner of former Arthur D. Ingalls school appeals denial of lower valuation request
The owners of the building at 144 High St. in Farmington want a lower assessment than the town’s $1.26 million valuation for the building and land.