After discussing whether or not “Me, and Earl, and the Dying Girl” is appropriate for middle school-age children, the board voted to keep it on shelves citing the First Amendment.
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A rapidly changing landscape for first responders leaves many firefighters, EMTs unprotected
With most of Maine’s fire departments and emergency medical services responding to potentially violent situations, many of Maine’s non-law enforcement first responders are investing in ballistic personal protective equipment. Many of those who aren’t investing in the equipment would like to.
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The beauty and creativity of chosen names: nicknames that people around Bethel ended up with
As children grow into their unique personalities, their identifiers sometimes change too.
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Family loses home in Greenwood fire
“I think my only option is to tear it down. There’s nothing salvageable there. The whole second floor is gone,” said Mike Jewell, noting that he may be able to save the attached barn.
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Greenwood man accused of assaulting officers held on cash bail
Chance M. Bellanceau is seeking to transfer to a mental health hospital pending trial.
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Earthquake rocks Oxford County
Residents from South Paris to Bethel said they felt the earth move.
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Greenwood man denies charges in fatal crash that killed his wife
Terrence G. Gordon was driving a pickup truck in 2019 in Stoneham when it crashed, killing his wife and injuring his children, according to court documents.
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High school students gear up for firefighting careers
At a time when recruiting and retaining firefighters has grown increasingly difficult, officials believe high school fire science programs are part of the solution.
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Things are looking up for Maine’s downhill ski scene
Western Maine mountains are in the home stretch of getting ready for the upcoming ski season, which could start any day, weather-depending, for Sunday River Ski Resort. The head of Maine’s ski association is optimistic for an above-average year.
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Norway man killed in Greenwood crash
Emergency crews worked for an hour to free Travis McLaughlin from the wreckage.