Cuban officials blame the blackouts on the U.S. trade embargo and other sanctions, the pandemic’s effect on tourism, and emigration all inhibiting Cuba’s economy.
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Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Homeland Security grants approved for Farmington police and fire departments
Farmington Police Department received $18,000 while Farmington Fire Rescue was awarded $16,433.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Remembrance events planned ahead of Oct. 25
Along with the anticipated OneLewiston Commemoration planned for 6 p.m. at The Colisée, several remembrances and services are planned for Thursday and Friday.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine
How a mass shooting brought Bates College closer to its community
From more student volunteers to special Halloween events, Bates has sought to emphasize ‘common ties’ to Lewiston and Auburn.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, News, Oxford Hills
Oxford Hills elementary school construction committee resets and moves forward
A major question remains: are Oxford Hills taxpayers willing to fund a $25 million school for fewer than 100 elementary students with no financial assistance from the state, or does the district adapt to a consolidated school model?
Posted inBethel, News, Oxford Hills, The Bethel Citizen
Mold forces Bethel Town Office to move temporarily
BETHEL — Mold in the basement of the 19th-century Bethel Town Office prompted selectmen to move the Town Office temporarily to the Fire Station beginning Tuesday (Oct. 22) of this week. The mold was discovered in mid-September behind an old boiler when town staff went downstairs to retrieve items to be used in the […]
Posted inBethel, News, Oxford Hills, The Bethel Citizen
Lincoln Street sidewalk project continues
BETHEL — This month’s selectboard meeting brought up a continuation of a project mandated by the Maine DOT. In addition to the Maine Street sidewalk project, this will add a 400-foot expansion of the sidewalk on Lincoln Street, by the savings bank. The selectboard had mixed reactions to this new plan. Frank Del Duca was […]
Posted inBethel, News, Oxford Hills, The Bethel Citizen
Andover library initiates a ‘perpetual puzzle’
Interest in the puzzle led to her buying her own copy, and then suggesting to Wendy Hutchins, assistant director at Andover public library, that they have a puzzle in the library for people to do when they came in.
Posted inBethel, News, Oxford Hills, The Bethel Citizen
Development of a ‘trail for all’ at Buck’s ledge
The focus of this year’s celebration was the development of what is being called the ‘Trail for All’.