The 39th president of the United States made several stops in Maine on the campaign trail, and even spent the night in the home of a Bangor family on one occasion.
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Posted inMaine, News
Widow of conservative activist who died in June carrying on his lawsuit against Brewer schools
Patricia McBreairty is taking over a lawsuit her husband, Shawn McBreairty, filed in February. He died in June, but the suit will continue through the courts.
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Officials prepare for public meeting on several upcoming river restoration projects in Lisbon
The projects are the latest in a number of projects around Sabattus River restoration that have already been completed or will be completed next year.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education
Community Concepts to receive $1.18 million federal grant to train 30 aspiring teachers in Oxford, Franklin counties
The Lewiston-based nonprofit will use the grant to train aspiring teachers over the next three years.
Posted inNews, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Dixfield fire chief proposes station addition for emergency operations
Fire Chief Scott Dennett is proposing an addition to the Dixfield Fire Company station at 38 Main St. to provide an emergency operations center during natural disasters and warming and cooling space.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
Fed chair says U.S. economy is in ‘solid shape,’ with gradual rate cuts coming
His comments disappointed the hopes of many investors that the Fed would implement another steep half-point reduction in its key rate before the end of the year.
Posted inFranklin, Maine Crime, News, The Franklin Journal
Farmington man accused of sexually assaulting child under age 12
David M. Lakin, 71, was arrested Friday and remained at Franklin County jail Monday.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Jay board meeting Oct. 8 to review applications for Godfrey Wood Products in Jay
The Planning Board will review shoreland zoning and floodplain zone permits.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Franklin County Sheriff’s Office recognized with Safe Driving Award for 2023
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office and the Piscataquis County Sheriff’s Office tied for first place; Oxford County Sheriff’s Office was third among counties.