Maine’s senior U.S. senator told reporters Wednesday that ‘the president has the right to nominate whomever he wishes, but I’m certain that there will be a lot of questions.’
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Posted inMaine, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Dixfield high school student allowed to return to class after 10-day suspension
The Regional School Unit 56 directors held an executive session with the student and his mother.
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Posted inMaine, Politics
Biddeford lawmaker chosen as speaker of Maine House
Rep.-elect Ryan Fecteau, D-Biddeford, previously held the job, from 2020-22, before leaving office because of term limits.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Franklin County sets public hearing on nearly $3 million unorganized territory budget
Commissioners also approved a three-year contract with a New York company for recording software for the Registry of Deeds at a cost of $43,200 each year.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Electrical short sparks outside fire in Wilton
Firefighters were able to stop the flames from reaching dwellings.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Photos: Rangeley greens take shape in Auburn shop
Auburn greenhouse churns out 850 wreaths for holidays.
Posted inFranklin, Local News, News, The Franklin Journal
New Vineyard Select Board looking into updating town maps
Selectmen approve the contract of Plumbing Inspector Dan Gilbert.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Portland man appeals verdict, sentence for killing girlfriend in Acadia National Park
Raymond Lester, 38, was found guilty of murder and sentenced to 48 years in state prison. The attorney for his appeal says the jury wasn’t told to consider whether his drunkenness played a role in the death.
Posted inAndroscoggin County
Mechanic Falls councilors name members to the school district’s cost-sharing committee
Councilors also sign town contracts and discuss the future of Elm Street School.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Photo Album: See the new lift towers going up Lost Valley slopes
The eight towers will form the structure of Lost Valley’s third double chairlift. It replaces the old T-bar and will service the left, or south side of the mountain up over Coyote trail.