Teachers Michelle Brann and Nicole Curtis speak of challenges teachers are facing following the arrest of a district teacher on child exploitation charges.
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Wellness resource for loggers now available
STATE — The Maine AgrAbility program announces the release of a new resource focused on boosting workplace safety and wellness for the state’s logging workforce. Program staff collaborated with loggers and safety experts to create a stretching guide for workers in forestry and logging. The poster features eight yoga stretches demonstrated by real loggers […]
Wellness resource for loggers now available
STATE — The Maine AgrAbility program announces the release of a new resource focused on boosting workplace safety and wellness for the state’s logging workforce. Program staff collaborated with loggers and safety experts to create a stretching guide for workers in forestry and logging. The poster features eight yoga stretches demonstrated by real loggers […]
Artists wanted for ag-focused calendar
STATE — The Maine Agricultural Mediation Program (MAMP) is soliciting original artwork for its 2026 wall calendar and notecards with a submission deadline of May 20. The 2026 materials, showcasing Maine-based artists’ artwork, will celebrate the theme of farming and tending to the land and sea throughout the seasons. The annual wall calendar and […]
Native plant, seed sale slated
COUNTY — Warm weather is coming, and it’s time to start thinking about your garden! Oxford County Soil & Water Conservation District is pleased to once again offer an amazing list of native plants to gardeners throughout Oxford County and the surrounding area. We will also be offering wildflower seed mixes with a variety of […]
NSB donates $1,500 to Norway Memorial Library
NORWAY — In an effort to assist with enhancing and improving the services, building, and grounds of a beloved, 140-year-old institution, Norway Savings Bank was pleased to donate $1,500 to the Norway Memorial Library’s Annual Fund. “Norway Savings Bank has long recognized the value that Norway Memorial Library brings to the area, and we are […]
Franklin County accepts low bid for Salem Township bridge
Jordan Excavation of Kingfield was the low bidder at $966,000 of four bids to replace a county bridge on Reed Road in the unorganized territory.
Longtime teachers announcement retirements in RSU 10
BUCKFIELD — Several longtime teachers in RSU 10 announced their retirements, with others to retire, during the March 24 board of directors meeting. Retirements include Kimberly Garneau, after 39 years, a pre-K teacher at Rumford Elementary School, effective at the end of the school year. And James Aylward, dean of students at Mountain Valley High […]