None of the state’s 9 semifinalists moved on in the annual competition, often called the Oscars of the food world. That hasn’t happened since 2014.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News, Schools & Education
Saint Dominic Academy continues appeal of federal court ruling
Despite plans to close its high school, the Catholic school system argued it will still be harmed by the state’s anti-discrimination rule barring it from receiving public tuition funds.
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Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, News, Oxford Hills
Buckfield voters to weigh cost-recovery ordinance for fire department
A third party would be hired to seek payment from insurance companies of nonresidents for certain services.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Developer for Gulf of Maine offshore wind project puts power contract talks on hold
Pine Tree Offshore Wind has requested that the talks be temporarily suspended, citing ‘recent shifts in the energy landscape.’
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine, News
Turner town meeting set for April 12
Municipal elections to be held April 11.
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Mexico to contract with county for police coverage
The Oxford County Sheriff’s Office will take over 24-hour police coverage for the town after residents voted in favor of disbanding the Mexico Police Department for good.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Kingfield fire likely caused by self-combustion of oily rags, fire chief says
Mainely Provisions laundromat on Main Street is closed until further notice after it was damaged by fire Tuesday night.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Social Security head called Gov. Mills a ‘petulant child’ in email ordering staff to cancel Maine contracts
Emails show Acting Commissioner Lee Dudek ignored his own staff’s warnings and briefly killed Maine contracts because he was upset that the governor publicly defied President Donald Trump.
Posted inFranklin, The Rangeley Highlander
Rangeley board reviews proposed $12 million budget, warrant articles
The proposed $12 million 2025-26 budget reflects an increase of approximately $820,000 over the current budget. The annual town meeting will be held by referendum on Tuesday, June 10, 8 a.m. – 8p.m. at the Town Office.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser
Two Jay high school teachers defend staff after art teacher’s arrest
Teachers Michelle Brann and Nicole Curtis speak of challenges teachers are facing following the arrest of a district teacher on child exploitation charges.