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Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills
Lewiston man arrested in South Paris after pursuit
A Lewiston man called 911 threatening to drive into a tree. Police caught up with him shortly after the man was reported to be doing burnouts and firing a gun out of his window.
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Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Several Bethel area residents attend ‘Hand’s Off’ protest in S. Paris
The demonstration was one of more than 1,200 nationwide. People opposed President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk’s actions, including issues related to the economy and human rights as well as government downsizing.
Posted inBethel, The Bethel Citizen
Bethel Food Pantry impacted by federal cuts to food bank
Bethel Area Food Pantry Executive Director Dave Bean said, ‘Forty percent of our $200,000 yearly operating budget goes directly to purchasing food. We will do the best that we can to take care of our Neighbors.’
Posted inThe Rangeley Highlander
MaineHealth Franklin Hospital offers 3-day health careers exploration camp
FARMINGTON — MaineHealth Franklin Hospital will once again host Summer Scrub Club, a health careers exploration camp, from June 24-26 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. There is an additional day on June 27 for those interested in obtaining their babysitter certification. The camp is designed to introduce participants to a wide variety of careers available in health […]
Posted inThe Franklin Journal, The Rangeley Highlander
Art show in Phillips to feature ‘Mad Whittler’
The Phillips Area Community Center will host the Spring Bloom Art Show April 19, featuring never-before-seen works by Rodney Richard Sr.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
RSU 9 board reviews $45.4M FY26 draft budget ahead of public forum
The RSU 9 board of directors received a draft FY26 budget on March 25, with a final vote scheduled for April 8.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Butch Asselin chosen as Hebron Select Board chair
Butch Asselin was elected to the Select Board at Hebron’s annual town meeting last month. In the past he has served as town manager for Oxford and Houlton.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
MV Rec Women’s Basketball Tourney
RUMFORD — The 2025 Mountain Valley Rec Women’s Invitational Basketball Tournament was held on March 22 and 23 at Dirigo High School in Dixfield after a year hiatus and was well received. An expected 8-team entry got pared down to just 5 teams, but all enjoyed being on the court and competing for fun […]
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
UMF seniors present capstone exhibit, ‘Circadian Limit’
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington Art & Design Program is proud to present “Circadian Limit: BA in Art & Design Senior Exhibition.” This capstone art exhibit will take place from April 10 through May 10, in the UMF Emery Community Arts Center Flex Space Gallery. An opening reception will be held April […]