Despite being forced inside by inclement weather, the University of Maine at Farmington recognized its class of 2025 with 3 ceremonies.
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Oxford voters to determine future of Fore St. Cemetery
The Fore Street Cemetery Association is seeking to dissolve and transfer its assets and property management to the town of Oxford.
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15 state attorneys general condemn Rep. Libby’s censure as ‘attack on Legislature’ in letter
The group, led by West Virginia Attorney General John McCuskey, charges that the Auburn Republican’s censure impedes the Legislature’s ability to function and represent Mainers.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Lawmaker, advocates say Maine needs new Office of the Child Advocate
If approved, the office would be an independent watchdog agency and work with state departments overseeing health and human services, education, law enforcement police and corrections.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills
Man sentenced for stealing from postal workers, post offices in central Maine
Lance Funderburk and his accomplice targeted post offices in Paris and Monmouth, and postal carriers in Lewiston.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Lisbon council rejects license renewal for cannabis business
Councilors said they were bound to follow the ordinance requiring all code violations be fixed.
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Dr. Nirav Shah speaks on hunger at naming ceremony for Midcoast food warehouse
The organization’s new Brunswick Landing facility was named for Tom Wright, a donor and longtime supporter of local food security.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Jay to hold public hearing on sewer rates
The current rate is $320 for up to 3,200 cubic feet of water, plus 12.5 cents per cubic foot above that.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Strong votes to send a notice of withdrawal from school district
Phillips, which is also in School Administrative District 58, is scheduled to take a similar vote May 20. Residents of Avon and Kingfield, are collecting signatures to hold a vote.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine
Federal grant will keep support center open for Lewiston shooting victims
The $8.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Justice will cover costs through January and Maine lawmakers are considering whether to provide state funding to keep the Maine Resiliency Center running next year.