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Posted inAndroscoggin County, Franklin, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
Lewiston and Farmington organizations to receive $3.3 million in Maine Connectivity Authority grants
SeniorsPlus and YWCA Central Maine in Lewiston, and Franklin County Adult and Community Education in Farmington are set to receive $3.3 million in total between them to bring digital improvements and better internet access to their communities.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation / World
Alec Baldwin’s case is on track for trial in July as judge denies request to dismiss
The ruling removes one of the last hurdles before prosecutors can bring the case to trial with jury selection scheduled for July 9 in Santa Fe.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley, The Franklin Journal
Governor’s commission meets officials from towns, counties affected by 2023 flooding in western Maine
The Infrastructure Rebuilding and Resilience Commission met with state and federal officials, representatives of Franklin and Oxford counties emergency management agencies, and town officials from Rumford, Mexico, Jay and Farmington at the Rumford Falls Auditorium.
Posted inMaine
Supreme Court ruling could affect Maine communities’ policies about homeless campers
Some cities said they do not anticipate any immediate changes in response to Friday’s ruling.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation / World, Politics
Harris acknowledges Biden had ‘slow start’ in debate and tries to calm Democratic fears
Vice President Kamala Harris said the contrast between the president and Donald Trump ultimately has to be on Biden’s performance in office, rather than in one debate.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Photo Album: James and the Giant Peach auditions
Youths try out for roles in Community Little Theatre’s summer youth program. Thirty young actors will perform July 19 at 7 p.m. and July 20 at 2 p.m.
Posted inMaine, News
At 88, Dresden’s newest first selectman says he’s just getting started
Gary Getchell decided to run for local office so people had options when voting. Now he’s ready to serve.
Posted inMaine
Acadia National Park to electrify its bus fleet with $23 million federal grant
The U.S. Department of Transportation granted Downeast Transportation Inc. the funding to buy 23 electric buses.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Bingham plywood mill moves closer to opening with promise of 110 jobs for economically challenged region
Charlie Martin has been working to open Maine Plywood USA in the small Somerset County town, investing millions to manufacture a product in the U.S. that now is largely imported.