Scott Penney retired as public works director after 29 years of service.
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Posted inNation / World
Iran’s supreme leader opens door to negotiations with U.S. over nuclear program
There have been indirect talks between Iran and the U.S. in recent years – mediated by Oman and Qatar – but it’s the first time in several years Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has expressed an interest.
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Lewiston shooter may have planned to ambush former co-workers in lot where his body was found
State police released a new document that suggests the gunman ‘would have known’ that there were no cameras in the overflow parking lot at Maine Recycling Corp., where he had worked.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Jay board calls for town meeting to adjust Police Department wages
Chief Richard Caton IV and Sgt. Russell Adams have taken law enforcement jobs in Rangeley.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, News, Politics
Poll: Economy weighing heavily on Maine voters ahead of November election
Roughly half of those surveyed by the University of New Hampshire say their household is worse off financially now than a year ago. But there is a clear partisan divide among respondents.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Rumford high school students camp, canoe and bike in northern New England
The Falcon Camp trips were paid with $20,000 from the nonprofit Maine West.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education
Lewiston public school teachers encouraged to ‘take care of each other’
Faculty and staff get advice from nationally recognized educator.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
High rents are forcing small businesses into tough choices
Owners often raise their prices in an effort to compensate but then lose clients who can no longer afford their services.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Rangeley to hold election for selectman Nov. 5
Wendyll Caisse will be moving to Dallas Plantation.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston City Hall rolling out 4-day workweek pilot program
City Hall will be closed Fridays but have extended hours Monday through Thursday.