A man was struck and pinned underneath a car on Sabattus Street after fleeing a nearby grocery store from which he attempted to shoplift, police say.
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Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News
Jay sets workshop on proposed $6.7M budget for Jan. 22
Nomination papers for elected positions for town, school and two water districts will be available Jan. 21 at the town office.
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Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, Schools & Education
Fayette board reviews infrastructure, internet pricing, website updates
The Fayette Select Board reviewed infrastructure projects funded by a $3.1 million surplus, discussed Fidium internet pricing inequities, and unveiled updates to the town’s website at their Jan. 7 meeting.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News, Schools & Education
Lewiston School Committee reelects Megan Parks as chairperson
Rescinding last Monday’s controversial vote to appoint current chair Megan Parks for another term, the committee voted 5-4 in favor of Parks again.
Posted inMaine, News, Oxford Hills
Policy change gives Paris Select Board authority to dispose of certain property
Any items worth more than an estimated $10,000 would require bids.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine victim service providers want stability in state budget
Organizations that provide free services to victims say they need $6 million from the state to keep up their aid after a severe, ongoing drop in federal funding.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Lewiston church prepped for repairs
A crew from DICON Construction erects scaffolding around Holy Family Church on Sabattus Street.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Maine Republicans vow to oppose any budget with tax increases
Gov. Janet Mills’ 2-year budget proposal, which she unveiled last week, will be reviewed and refined by lawmakers in the coming months.
Posted inLocal News, Maine, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Donations asked to assist with Eagle Scout service project
Miles Smith is planning to build a permanent trash and recycling receptacle at Black Bridge in Mexico.
Posted inMaine
‘A River of Blood’: The violent history behind Kennebec River settlement
Gerard Gawalt shares how, although uncomfortable, facing decades of conflict between Abenaki and white settlers along the Kennebec River can help us better deepen our connection to people and place.