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Posted inBusiness, Franklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Jay board approves shoreland zoning permit for new manufacturing mill
John Godfrey of Marblehead, Massachusetts, hopes to begin construction in early in 2025.
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Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Photos: Hollandstrong Tennis Court work begins in Jay
Groundbreaking for the much awaited Hollandstrong Tennis Courts projects begins the first phase of renovations.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Mexico middle school staff prepares for remote classes
Regional School Unit 10 Superintendent Deb Alden announced Tuesday that Mountain Valley Middle School has been closed indefinitely due to mold spores.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, The Franklin Journal
Franklin County tables action on policy to prohibit pets in the workplace
Assistant District Attorney James Andrews said he understood the policy but asked for an exception for a dog to be in the DA’s Office to help a traumatized victim or witness, especially a child, testify during trial.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills, Schools & Education
Woodstock students have ‘Mountain Day’ at Buck’s Ledge
WOODSTOCK — Woodstock Elementary students recently took advantage of access to Buck’s Ledge Community Forest by climbing the ledge during a “Mountain Day.” All the students were bused to the Buck’s Ledge Community Forest parking lot in Bryant Pond, according to Woodstock Conservation Commission President Jane Chandler. The kindergarten and first grade students took a […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Business, Oxford Hills
Hungry Hollow Country Store closes after 40 years of memories
Shirley Damm, 91-year-old baker and owner of Hungry Hollow Country Store in West Paris, said she will miss the people who frequented the store the most.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Oxford County honors retirees with 70 years of combined experience
Commissioners also approved the purchase of a billing software and the hiring of a part-time clerk to handle payroll while Oxford County Finance Director Lindsay Kay focuses on finishing filing required paperwork dealing with American Rescue Plan Act funds.
Posted inBethel, The Bethel Citizen
Historical sign in Woodstock restored by local artist
The lettering and detail work on the sign were done by Jewel Clark, a local artist.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Paris, West Paris officials reviewing legal options against school district closing West Paris school
Attorneys for each town will share their findings from researching and assessing Maine School Administrative District 17’s decision to close Agnes Gray Elementary School in West Paris.