FARMINGTON — Gifford’s Ice Cream announced the permanent closure of its Farmington shop Wednesday morning with a post on Facebook. In the post, the company expressed their sorrow over this loss of their second-ever store that opened in 1982. The location was flooded with mud and water when the Sandy River rose and covered lower […]
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Iran signals promised strike on Israel may not be imminent
Iran repeatedly warned of a ‘devastating’ reprisal to ‘punish’ Israel for the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh – but it later softened its rhetoric.
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Posted inElection 2024, Nation / World, News, Politics
How Black women shaped Tim Walz’s politics after the death of George Floyd
At the most critical juncture in Walz’s tenure as governor, with the world pointing to his state as an example of gross injustice, he found insights and counsel from a group of Black women who pleaded with him to do more to address systemic racism.
Posted inNews, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Mexico residents raise more questions about idle police force
Residents question the future of the police force amid ongoing recruitment challenges.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
State police arrest Hiram man after vehicle pursuit, Augusta standoff
Zebbie Thomas, 32, was arrested after a short standoff on Sadies Way in Augusta and transported to the Kennebec County jail.
Posted inNation / World, News
U.S. Embassy denies Russian accusations of role in Ukraine incursion
The ministry condemned the actions of American journalists who reported from Kursk after Ukrainian forces took control of the region and complained that an American private military company was operating there as well.
Posted inFranklin, News, River Valley, The Franklin Journal
Wilton votes to go with Massachusetts company for mini-pumper
The cost of the Bulldog truck is $360,516 and the equipment is $22,897 and will be bought through a four-year lease-purchase agreement.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Lisbon town manager to negotiate one-year lease with LACO Food Pantry
Though the Lisbon Area Christian Organization Food Pantry requested a three-year lease, town councilors were open to negotiating a shorter term lease.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, Schools & Education
University of Maine system to explore adding a medical school
The state’s public university system has engaged with a national consultant to study the feasibility of establishing a medical school.