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.
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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.
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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.
Posted inLocal News, Maine, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Woman, 102, credits faith, family for longevity
Asked what the ingredients were to her longevity, Lillian said, ‘I start every morning with a prayer, and I do my crosswords and jumble everyday.’
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News
Man, best friend on the ice in Farmington
Michael Jordan of Farmington and his English shepherd, George, nearly 2, played on the ice Tuesday at Hippach Field.