Recent incidents of illegal dumping spotlight a longtime problem, officials say.
Kaitlin Schroeder
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Mt. Blue schools see increase in students with special needs
In budget deliberations this week, the school board will weigh options, including adding staff.
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Posted inLocal & State, News
Maine professor wins fellowship to probe land rights cases
The award will let the UMF religion scholar further her research into the struggles of indigenous people.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Colby College rallies against racial injustice
Hundreds gather at a forum to hear their president denounce racist attitudes.
Posted inCops & Courts, News
Franklin County once again has fully operational jail
The jail was reduced to a 72-hour holding facility under state consolidation changes in 2008.
Posted inPolitics
Sen. Collins warns of the dangers of hyperpartisanship
The Maine senator was the guest lecturer at the 2015 George J. Mitchell International Lecture Series at Colby College.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Franklin County sheriff running for selectman position
Scott Nichols would join his wife on the board for New Sharon if he wins election.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Facebook followers of Addilyn support bill to screen for Krabbe disease
A New Sharon family whose daughter suffers from the affliction offered testimony at the State House Monday.
Posted inLocal & State
April finds lakes still in frozen mode
The calendar may say spring, but the ice has yet to melt in central Maine’s waterways.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Manufacturer’s consolidation eliminates 70 Maine jobs
Massachusetts-based precision parts manufacturer Midstate Berkshire says it will consolidate its Waterville operation into its Winslow plant by year’s end.