STATE — The Maine Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA Maine) is pleased to announce the launch of 207 Home: Design Competition, aimed at identifying innovative and sustainable housing solutions to address community needs across Maine. The competition opens August 8 and invites Maine design firms, professionals, residents, and students enrolled in Maine […]
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SeniorsPlus announces new member, new slate of officers
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus, the designated Area Agency on Aging serving Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford counties, announces the election of a new member to its Board of Directors, as well as a new slate of officers. Joining the Board is Roland Morin of Livermore. Morin is a retired nurse practitioner. He served as a Money […]
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Oxford native is Graduate of the Year
OXFORD — Oxford native MacKenzie Dargie is one of five students nationally recognized as Graduate of the Year by Penn Foster Group, a leading provider of online education. She was selected for her academic excellence, character, and perseverance. After undergoing two brain surgeries as a child, MacKenzie found comfort in photography and its ability to […]
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Heat Pump & Solar Panel Tech training offered by adult ed
OXFORD — This grant-funded Heat Pump and Solar Panel Technology training program is the first of its kind in Oxford County. In July 2024, the Maine Governor’s Energy Office awarded $2 million to Clean Energy Workforce Training Programs. “…six programs will grow Maine’s clean energy workforce by providing essential training and upskilling services to a […]
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Norway Savings Bank contributes $10,000 to the Mitchell Institute
PORTLAND —“No one should be guaranteed success, but everyone should have a fair chance to succeed, to go as high and as far as his or her talent, willingness to work, and willingness to take risks will carry them.” The words of Senator George J. Mitchell offer a succinct, yet apt, description of the hope […]
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Kids have a jumping good time at Rangeley Blueberry Festival
The annual frog jumping contest was a highlight of the Rangeley Blueberry Festival at Town Cove Park.
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Rumford police continue search for suspects who fired shots at officers during chase
Police have not commented further after posting Saturday that two men were in custody and three more were being sought in the shooting and chase.
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Soup kitchen at town office closes in Mexico
The soup kitchen coordinators are looking for a new home and hope to be back open by mid-September.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Kingfield to hold public hearing on school withdrawal process
Kingfield residents debated whether to begin studying withdrawal from RSU 58, with the Sept. 16 vote set to decide if the process will move forward.
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Oxford Hills new cell phone policy harkens back to days before devices
This year, students at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High and Middle schools will have to power off their electronic devices and keep them stored out of sight while school is in session.