Isabelle St. Cyr wants to use her platform to challenge stereotypes about trans people.
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Posted inFranklin, Maine Crime, News, The Franklin Journal
Rangeley woman pleads guilty to stealing money from local business
Brittany Moura, 38, has paid $31, 754 in restitution.
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Posted inMaine, News
Mystery Photo for April 20, 2025
Correctly guess where this photo was taken and you could win a $25 Hannaford Supermarket gift card.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Fishing in Lisbon Falls a generational affair
A father, son and grandson go fishing Tuesday morning on the Little River in Lisbon Falls.
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills
Paris board agrees to examine less expensive police options
A study of policing options could take up to six months, so it won’t be available in time for the June town meeting, when voters will be asked to approve a budget with a 25% increase.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston looks to extend riverwalk under Longley Bridge
Officials say it’s a critical step in a plan to link Veterans Memorial Park and Simard-Payne Memorial Park, improving connectivity in the riverfront area.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Justice Dept. announces lawsuit against Maine over trans athletes
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said Wednesday that Maine’s refusal to ban transgender athletes from girls sports violates federal antidiscrimination law, while Gov. Janet Mills said the state is fighting to uphold state and federal laws.
Posted inBethel, The Bethel Citizen
Bethel to start 4-year property revaluation in fall
The town’s last revaluation was in either 2006 or 2008.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics, Schools & Education
Superintendents: Loss of federal funding would hit students most in need of support
School districts say Title I and IDEA dollars pay for staff positions in critical areas like intervention, early literacy and special education, and fund other services for some of Maine’s most vulnerable students.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine
As cocoa prices rise, Maine chocolatiers try to find the sweet spot
Supply problems in West Africa, the commodities market and uncertain tariffs have forced local chocolate makers to find creative solutions to doing business.