SAD 17 votes to consolidate elementary schools.
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Otisfield Community School kids flush with rewards for good behavior
Students cash in tickets earned for good behavior for a good time.
Livermore reviews Spruce Mountain Ski Area responsibilities, town updates
The Select Board clarifies its responsibilities for Spruce Mountain Ski Area.
Wilton approves purchase of new ice skating rink for Kineowatha Park
Parks & Recreation Director Jordan Schanck plans to purchase a 60-by-80-foot EZ Ice Pro Home Arena System rink for $7,165.50 with a one-year warranty.
Andover road commissioner asks town leaders for details of benefits, pay rate
The town’s highway department staff consists of Road Commissioner Per Tripp and crew member Jeff Cannell who both began working for the town in November.
Franklin County bans pets at county government buildings
The Franklin County Sheriff’s K-9s are considered employees of the county and are allowed in county government buildings.
Support your local Police Dept.
Support your local Police Dept. Tired of the SPEEDING in Your Town? Are you tired of speeding and reckless driving in your town? One reason these issues persist is the increasing restrictions placed on police officers when it comes to pulling over drivers. Frivolous lawsuits, accusations of profiling, and claims of harassment have created barriers […]
Gun safety group calls for ban on ghost guns
PORTLAND — With the arrest of the alleged shooter in the UnitedHealthcare case, “ghost guns” have once again emerged at the forefront of national discourse on gun violence prevention. The Maine Gun Safety Coalition is calling on Maine legislators to ban ghost guns in the upcoming legislative session. Ghost guns are unserialized and untraceable firearms […]
Timeless Christmas Memories
Timeless Christmas Memories. They seem to flood our hearts when we least expect them and even when we call them up purposefully. What makes memories important? They connect us with our heritage, ancestors, and who we thought we were. Who are the memory keepers? What holds our memories, waiting, like a long-forgotten treasure box, to […]
Calendar celebrates farming with art by local artists
REGION — The Maine Agricultural Mediation Program (MAMP) has released its 2025 wall calendar. The calendar, which showcases original artwork by Maine-based artists, celebrates the theme of “Farming and Tending to the Land and Sea Throughout the Seasons” and is available for sale on the organization’s website. MAMP, a part of the U.S. Department of […]