Maine is joining a coalition of northeastern states to try to preserve vaccine availability, but many unknowns remain.
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Posted inMaine, The Franklin Journal
Maine Law, UMF leaders extend terms to 2028 to continue turnarounds
Maine Law’s Leigh Saufley and UMF’s Joseph McDonnell will delay retirement until 2028 to continue leading campus growth and stability.
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Posted inMaine, News
75 years later, fallen Milbridge soldier finally comes home to Maine
Cpl. Oscar Sprague was reported missing in action while fighting in Korea in 1950, and his surviving family members spent decades unsure what exactly happened to him. The recent identification of his remains, and a remarkably joyous funeral this week, are helping them to find closure at last.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, Schools & Education
Oxford Hills residents, state committee back Paris middle school construction project
About 150 adults and children attended a Thursday presentation introducing the concept design for a proposed new Oxford Hills Middle School.
Posted inNews, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Bringing back the Teddy Bear Picnic
The teddy bear picnic was a favorite of the late June Plummer, who worked at the Rumford Library from 1977-1994.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Maine Capitol Police chief has been disciplined before, records show
Public Safety Commissioner Michael Sauschuck suspended Matthew Clancy for 40 hours without pay in 2023.
Posted inMaine
Car drives into and through Brunswick tennis club
Police reported only minor injuries after a Jeep Cherokee crashed through an exterior wall and drove about 200 feet through an open racket center.
Posted inMaine, News
Popular Lewiston police detective placed on leave
Detective Joe Philippon has been placed on administrative leave with pay from the Lewiston Police Department.
Posted inMaine, News
Jay to hold public hearing Monday on proposed comprehensive plan update
Prior to the hearing, an ice cream social will be held at the Spruce Mountain Elementary School in Jay.
Posted inNews, The Franklin Journal
Boys on Bikes program debuts at Kingfield Elementary School
A new after-school biking program helps 2nd-4th grade boys build fitness, confidence, and community.