RUMFORD — Black Mountain of Maine has received $1.2 million in grant that will enable the ski area to make snow faster and hopefully lengthen their ski season, according Roger Arsenault, chairman of the Board of Directors. “This means better snow and earlier opening on everyone’s favorite trails. These upgrades will take our snowmaking capabilities […]
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After 67 days adrift, a Russian man was rescued but his brother and nephew are dead
Russian media reported that the trio had a small food ration and about 20 liters of water when their engine failed and they found themselves adrift.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Victims’ families say their lives were ripped apart by the Lewiston mass shooting
Notice of intent to file federal lawsuits against the U.S. Department of Defense and a U.S. Army hospital in New York were announced Tuesday afternoon in Lewiston.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, The Franklin Journal
Grant to MaineHealth EMS ambulance services supports training, recruitment, equipment in greater Franklin County
The service, a department of MaineHealth Franklin, was formerly known as NorthStar EMS.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Drivers unscathed, vehicles heavily damaged in Wilton crash
No one was injured in Tuesday’s collision, Wilton police officer Cody Henry said.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Lufthansa fined $4 million for denying boarding to 128 Jewish passengers
The Department of Transportation said it was the largest civil rights fine it has ever imposed on an airline. Lufthansa has apologized for what happened.
Posted inFranklin, News
Photos: Sprucing up Titcomb Mountain ski area
Dick Forster, 91, of Farmington was painting trim on large, canvas building that racers use at the ski area in Farmington.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
USDA launches internal investigation into how it handled the deadly Boar’s Head outbreak
USDA Inspector General Phyllis Fong is looking into how federal investigators and state inspectors responded to dozens of reports of problems including mold, insects, dripping water and meat and fat residue on walls, floors and equipment.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: Oct. 15, 2024
• Clay R. Jacobs, 46, of 63 Depot St., Buckfield, on a charge of operating under the influence of alcohol, 9:32 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, at 281 Streaked Mountain Road, Buckfield, by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Brendan K. McFarland, 30, of 28A Charles St., Sanford, on a charge of operating under the influence of […]
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Walgreens to close 1,200 U.S. stores as chain attempts to steady operations
A Walgreens spokesperson did not immediately respond to questions about whether any Maine stores would be included in the closures.