City officials said the recreation department position that was cut was a tough decision made during budget deliberations in hopes of limiting a property tax increase next year.
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Palermo death ruled a homicide, police say
State police say they are investigating the death of Robert Bruso, 56, earlier this month as a homicide, and they are also looking for Bruso’s golden retriever.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine lobstermen invited to write the rules after years of feeling ignored
A new survey aims to incorporate observations of commercial lobstermen into the data used to regulate their industry. Will it change their frustrations about being overlooked?
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Camden lawmaker proposes increase in state fines for improper pesticide use
The bill, submitted in response to a high-profile case in 2022, would raise fines from $1,500 per violation to $25,000 — and more if the violator is shown to have benefited or committed prior violations.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, Schools & Education
Fayette Central School students collaborate to produce a podcast
With the help of their school’s technology director, two students delve into their classmates’ favorite fruits and vegetables, take a look at Bat Night and celebrate 100 days of school.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Strong holds hearing on leaving Phillips school district
A vote to start the process is scheduled from 1-6 p.m. on May 8 at the Forster Memorial Building at 14 South Main St., which is attached to the Town Office.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine, News
Most Americans haven’t tried seaweed, Maine study shows
The study, which in part explores Americans’ hesitance to try new foods, finds that leaning on seaweed as an ingredient in different snacks and making ready-to-eat dishes could sway consumers.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Watering spring colors
Scott Jillson waters flowers in one of the greenhouses at Jillson’s in Sabattus Tuesday afternoon,.
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Hartland death ruled a homicide
Vilma Withee, 78, of Hartland has been identified as the victim in the April 12 death.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Business, Oxford Hills
Area car dealers hire employees, serve customers of shuttered Paris dealership
Oxford County Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram closed last month suddenly.