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Turner-based school district directors support changes to policy on selecting instructional materials
GREENE — Directors of Maine School Administrative District 52 approved the first reading of proposed changes to the policy for instructional materials Thursday. School administrators are proposing sweeping changes to the Selection of Educational Materials Policy, looking to essentially split it into a Selection of Instructional Materials Policy and a Selection of Library Materials Policy.
Franco Center warns that without more money, it might close
LEWISTON — The nonprofit Franco Center is warning that without more sponsors and donations it could become “a shuttered venue.”. Penny Drumm, the financial administrator, said Monday she is “saddened that we have gotten to this point.”. “It would be such a loss to the community if...
Joe Walker and Tricia Asselin memorialized at Pettengill Park ball fields
AUBURN — Field No. 1 at Pettengill Park is now Joe Walker Memorial Field. Field No. 2 is now Tricia Asselin Memorial Field. Walker and Asselin each played league softball at the fields for years, and more than 100 people turned out Sunday morning for the dedication ceremonies to replace the fields’ utility numbers with the names of two people who loved to play and are sorely missed by their family members and friends.
Great grad: Makenzie Eliot has earned respect from faculty during her years at Telstar
BETHEL — Telstar High School senior Makenzie Eliot, 18, is driven to be the best at whatever she takes on – setting goals and reaching them, her father, Principal John Eliot, said. What stands out is her “never say never” work ethic, her Advanced Placement and Honors English...
Agriculture is a growing part of Maine’s economy despite fewer farms, farmland and farmers
LEWISTON — It’s the time of year when people in Maine start seeing a plethora of fresh fruits and vegetables showing up at local farmers markets, farm stands and other markets. Agriculture is of course a year-round sector of the economy, which gets a significant seasonal boost. But...
Crews battle blaze across from Oxford Plains Speedway
OXFORD — Several fire crews were dispatched Saturday night to a building across from the Oxford Plains Speedway on Main Street, fire officials said. Oxford Fire Department Lt. Steve Cordwell said around 9:15 p.m. that crews were still on the scene of a fire at 822 Main St. which was called in around 7:20 p.m.
Edward Little High School graduates 258 at Red Eddies field in Auburn
AUBURN — Scores of families and friends took to the Edward Little High School football field Saturday night to watch the new campus’ first graduation ceremony. The class of 2024, some 258 seniors in all, heard the last of its school elders’ and classmates’ words of wisdom before heading off to the workforce, college, military or some unique spin on the “new.”
Norway man gets two years for federal fraud
PORTLAND — A Norway man who stole more than $243,000 through the federal Paycheck Protection Program aimed at propping up businesses during the pandemic was sentenced Friday to two years in prison. U.S. District Court Judge Nancy Torresen also imposed three years of supervised release on 52-year-old Merton Weed...
Track and field: Lisbon native Sarah Moore jumping to consistent success for NYA
Consistency and competitive drive have led to results for Sarah Moore during the 2024 track and field season. The Lisbon native competes in the jumping events for North Yarmouth Academy and is coming off two first-place finishes and a second-place showing at the Western Maine Conference championships last week at Lake Region High School in Naples.
Rangeley school district to consider $5.7 million budget Tuesday
RANGELEY — Voters in Regional School Unit 78 will consider a proposed $5.7 million budget at a districtwide meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Rangeley Lakes Regional School, 43 Mendolia Road. The budget approved Tuesday will go to a “yes” or “no” vote at the polls in Rangeley...
After push from council, Lewiston Mayor Sheline appoints members to new shelter committee
LEWISTON — Mayor Carl Sheline expects to complete appointments Friday to a city committee on establishing a homeless shelter, a day after receiving considerable criticism from the City Council for potentially delaying the process. During a special City Council meeting Thursday, several councilors said they were disappointed that Sheline...
Fit Fest race in downtown Lewiston-Auburn on Sunday
AUBURN — The YMCA Fit Fest, the first of this year’s Greater L-A Triple Crown 5K Series, will begin at 8:30 a.m. Sunday at Festival Plaza. This is the 20th anniversary of the 5K series. The flat, fast race course, which is USA Track & Field certified, will...
Great grad: Logan Timberlake inspires others, Dixfield high school principal says
DIXFIELD — Dirigo High School senior Logan Timberlake, 18, has inspired and uplifted his peers on the sports field or off, Principal Pam Doyen said. “In my humble opinion, Logan is one of the finest young men I have had the pleasure to know,” said Doyen, who is also superintendent of Regional School Unit 56.
High court rejects Lewiston doctor’s appeal
AUGUSTA — The state’s highest court recommended the dismissal of the appeal of a Lewiston cardiologist, who claimed a state licensing board violated his rights by requiring a mental health evaluation because he reportedly told a patient her COVID-19 vaccine contained “magnets and heavy metals.”. In July...
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