She was 1 of 2 Republican senators to break ranks and oppose Trump’s nominee Thursday, but it didn’t stop Hegseth’s nomination or eventual confirmation.
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State Rep. Frost reports on legislative efforts to Fayette Select Board
Sharon Frost addressed local concerns and encouraged public involvement in state policymaking.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Two men accused of stealing car, intentionally striking minivan in Rumford
The local police chief appealed to the court to not release the men from custody given their repeated lawlessness and “total disregard for judicial authority.”
Posted inFranklin, Maine, The Franklin Journal
Strong-based school board approves use of fields for annual soccer tournament
The annual Western Mountain 7v7 Soccer Classic will take place Aug. 1-3.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News
Livermore Falls Planning Board approves changes to Solar Energy Systems Ordinance
The document limits facilities to 15 acres and includes protections for firefighters.
Posted inBusiness, Franklin, Maine, The Franklin Journal
For Richard Wilde, extra job has supported area students
Wilde, who has worked Sundays at Ron’s Market in Farmington and used his earnings for scholarships at Mt. Blue High School, will retire Sunday, Jan. 26.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Gun safety advocates turn in signatures to force fall referendum on red flag law
The Maine Gun Safety Coalition says it collected more than 80,000 signatures in an effort to put the measure on the ballot in November.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Maine’s Lion Electric school buses have been a disaster. What’s next?
As the company experiences financial troubles, the Maine Department of Education hopes to get relief for school districts.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Nonprofit agencies say Mills administration’s cutbacks jeopardize health services
A decision to revoke cost-of-living increases in reimbursements for Medicaid services this month came as a surprise to nonprofits.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News
Stores across Maine are running out of eggs. Blame the avian flu.
The highly contagious virus has wreaked havoc on flocks of chickens, and Mainers are now seeing the impacts in local stores with empty or sparsely stocked egg coolers.