The Building Our Largest Dementia Infrastructure for Alzheimer’s Reauthorization Act of 2024, which was signed into law Wednesday, renews and expands federal funding opportunities for dementia care and support.
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House passes $895 billion defense policy bill with pay raise for troops
The bill passed the House by a vote of 281-140 and will next move to the Senate, where lawmakers had sought a bigger boost in defense spending than the current measure allows.
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine, News
Greene man saves life, awarded heartsaver hero plaque
Gerry D’Amour was given the honor by the American Heart Association at this week’s Board of Selectmen’s meeting.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Business, Maine, Oxford Hills
Norway Odd Fellows Hall renovations expected to start next month
The plan involves creating 16 affordable apartments and an 1,800-square-foot commercial space on the first floor.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, Oxford Hills, Schools & Education
Oxford Hills educators recognize student achievement, positive behavior
Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School teachers and staff had logged 1,890 incidents of students deserving reward.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, Oxford Hills
Paris wants to spend $52,792 on sidewalk tractor
Residents will be asked to authorize the purchase at a special town meeting Dec. 23.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, Oxford Hills, Schools & Education
Oxford Hills school panel backs school consolidation plan
A subcommittee is drafting recommendations for next steps for directors, which will be presented to the board at its Dec. 16 meeting.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Business, Health, Maine, Oxford Hills
Norway business leads the way on non-emergency medical transport in Maine
What began with two minivans and a desire to help community members get a ride now has more than 100 drivers and volunteers driving across much of the state.
Posted inFranklin, News
Farmington school board talks transportation safety, staff recognition
Superintendent Christian M. Elkington noted rise in students not following school transportation safety expectations.