Ambulance boats, which are common in countries like Norway, would function as floating mini hospitals.
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Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Canton Select Board approves $85,000 to buy town truck
The Select Board approved spending up to $85,000 to purchase a 2024 Ford F550 for the town’s Highway Department during their meeting in the Town Office meeting room on Wednesday.
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Posted inElection 2024, Nation / World, News, Politics
Trump falsely accuses Harris campaign of fabricated AI crowd photos
Trump’s repeating of the false claims about the crowd size and photos, with multiple posts on his Truth Social platform, is a notable escalation in his campaign of falsehoods.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Photo Album: On the road, grass or dirt again
More than 200 bicyclists competed Sunday on mixed-surface roads through New Gloucester, Pownal and Auburn.
Posted inLocal News, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Foundation work continues at Rumford Center Meeting House
RUMFORD — Under the supervision of contractor Jim Barnett, the historic Rumford Center Meeting House was raised one yard from its old foundation, according Linda Macgregor of the Rumford Center Village Improvement Society. The raising was done in about an hour in two lifts, 18 inches each. Macgregor said Barnett indicated that the building will […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
L-A This Week
MONDAY, Aug. 12 LEWISTON — Planning Board meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the council chamber at City Hall. LEWISTON — School Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. at the Green Ladle, 156 East Ave. TUESDAY, Aug. 13 AUBURN — Age-Friendly Community Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. at the Auburn Senior Community Center. AUBURN — Planning Board meeting, 6 p.m. […]
Posted inMaine
Gulf of Maine lobsters are experiencing a housing crisis
While lobster populations have declined recently, decades of growth in the Gulf of Maine have led to changes in the animals’ habitat, scientists say.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Things to Do
Complete schedule: Launches, live music and activities at the Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Festival
In addition to the balloons and many musical acts, American Idol star Julie Gagnon will perform Sunday afternoon.
Posted inMaine
Suzie the black bear celebrates 30th birthday at Maine Wildlife Park in Gray
Keepers planned a day full of enrichment for Suzie while educating visitors about Maine’s black bear population.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation / World, News
Trump campaign hack could indicate wider election disruptions, experts warn
U.S. officials have not confirmed the campaign was hacked, and the campaign did not provide evidence of the breach or Iranian involvement.