PARIS — Calling all Oxford Hills High School members of the “Class of 1995”! Join us in celebrating our 30th class reunion- a night of fun, food, and connection! We will meet at a classmate’s farm in Sumner. Catch up with old friends, relive the good times, and create new memories! Come share stories, listen […]
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Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Franklin County group planning for border station changes at Coburn Gore Township
The $95 million project by U.S. Customs and Border Protection is expected to be completed in five to six years.
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Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Latin Scholars number highest ever at Telstar High School
With 17 seniors out of 43 receiving a 3.3 or higher grade point average, Telstar High School Class of 2025, has recorded it’s highest number of Latin Scholars ever, according to Principal John Eliot.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, The Franklin Journal
UMF outdoor recreation hub to expand workforce, boost western Maine
The UMF Outdoor Recreation Hub aims to strengthen Western Maine’s economy by developing a skilled workforce and supporting local outdoor businesses.
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Chamber awarded tourism grant
BETHEL — The Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce was awarded $93,000 in the final round of funding from the Tourism Marketing and Development Program. This initiative, administered by the Maine Office of Tourism and backed by $2 million in federal funding from the U.S. Economic Development Administration, was designed to support Maine’s travel and tourism […]
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
USDA to expedite $10B in direct assistance to ag producers
WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, on National Agriculture Day, announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is issuing up to $10 billion directly to agricultural producers through the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP) for the 2024 crop year. Administered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), ECAP will help agricultural producers mitigate […]
Posted inLocal News, Rumford Falls Times
Roxbury voters pass all articles at annual town meeting
ROXBURY — Residents approved all 84 articles on a proposed 2025-26 municipal budget on March 16, according to Town Administrator Renee Hodsdon. Board Chair Tim Derouche, approved for a new three-year term at the meeting, said, “Everything is very close to last year. We had to raise some things.” Hodsdon said the new budget is […]
Posted inLocal News, Rumford Falls Times
Children’s book author visits Dirigo Elementary School
PERU — Maine author Lynn Plourde visited the Dirigo Elementary School on March 18 to read students from pre-K to second grade, with all these students receiving an autographed Lynn Plourde book to take home with them. The Winthrop author, who has written more than 40 children’s books, tailored her presentations to the grade level […]
Posted inLocal News, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Peru seeking candidates for Select Board, School Board
PERU — Town Clerk Deb Coudrain told the Select Board at the March 17 meeting that to date, no one has “taken out (nomination) papers for anything.” Nomination papers are available at the Town Office for one three-year term on the Select Board, one two-year term on the RSU 56 board of directors, and one […]
Posted inLocal News, Rumford Falls Times
Rumford voters asked for $50,000 to preserve American Legion and VFW post
RUMFORD — Each June, voters are asked to appropriate monies for non-profits through initiated articles as part of the annual town budget. This June, citizens will be asked to approve $50,000 to the American Legion Post 24, which is also housing the local VFW Post, which could no longer afford its building on Waldo Street. […]