The Coast Guard issued several new recommendations for inspecting and maintaining wooden masts in its report on a 2023 incident that left one dead and others injured.
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Posted inLocal & State, News, Religion & Values
Man sexually assaulted by priest at Maine Maritime Academy finally reaches settlement
Neal Gumpel said the abuse he suffered more than 50 years ago shaped his adult life.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, News
Council proposal would fix Auburn’s budget shortfall without raising taxes
The $190,000 shortfall was created earlier this month when the council voted down a new fee structure that included higher prices for building permits.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Local & State, News, Schools & Education
Voters pass Oak Hill school district budget on second try
The $23.1 million school budget passed with 62% of voters supporting it.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Local & State, News, The Franklin Journal
Wilton Blueberry Festival to begin Friday, ending Saturday with fireworks over Wilson Pond
There will be food, music, games and a parade that will step off at 10 a.m. Saturday.
Posted inFranklin, Local & State, News, The Franklin Journal
Farmington boy, stepfather to conquer last of Maine’s 4,000-foot mountains Friday
Griffin Chouinard and Terry Storer drove Thursday to Baxter State Park to hike the 4,151-foot North Brother Mountain.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Local & State, Oxford Hills
Paris officials talk informally with Oxford leaders about police coverage
The Select Board directed Chief Michael Ward to restructure the department. Since then changes and costs have been vigorously challenged by taxpayers.
Posted inElections, News, Politics
What Maine voters need to know about upcoming referendum questions
The secretary of state’s office announced Thursday that Question 1 on the November ballot will be the proposed changes to voting laws and Question 2 asks voters to approve or reject a proposed red flag law.
Posted inLocal & State, Nation / World, News
As global conflicts rage, Seeds of Peace participants gather in Maine to sow connection
The annual summer program brings together young people from regions in turmoil to help them foster dialogue, leadership skills and reconciliation in a peaceful setting.
