A group of community partners aim to open recovery centers in Jay and Farmington that would provide a safe and inclusive center for those in recovery who want connections to resources, peer groups and a safe place to meet others in Franklin County. Unlike a treatment center, recovery centers are non-clinical centers powered by local […]
2022
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Mobile Homeless Veterans’ Stand Down events planned around Maine
The Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs plan to co-host the third annual Mobile Homeless Veterans’ Stand Down during October. The first priority of the Stand Downs is to provide veterans with connections to housing and working with partner organizations. The event will also offer access to new winter clothes […]
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Volunteer 4-H training for adults to begin Oct. 19
University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to offer a two-part online training for adults interested in becoming 4-H volunteers. The training is scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursdays, Oct. 19 and Oct. 26. “Start Your 4-H Volunteer Journey” will explore the ways volunteers can become involved with UMaine Extension 4-H, what the 4-H youth development program […]
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RSU 9 bars staff participation in political activities during school hours
The district is considering an offer from the state to equip every school in RSU 9 with a mobile computer science lab.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville Planning Board debates rules intended to reduce number of vacant buildings in city
The board discussed Tuesday night whether a proposed ordinance would spur redevelopment of vacant buildings or penalize people trying to develop vacant structures by lodging fines against them while a property remains uninhabited.
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Cuba in the dark after hurricane knocks out power grid
Power was initially knocked out in Cuba’s western provinces, but subsequently, the entire grid collapsed.
Posted inNation & World, Schools and Education
Virginia students protest governor’s transgender policies
One policy would require a parent or guardian sign-off on names or pronouns different to what’s on the student’s official record.
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Girls soccer: Strong 2nd half leads Mt. Blue past Mt. Ararat
Alaya Smith, KK Daggett notch goals for Cougars in win.
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Man who lived with dead roommate allegedly cashed his checks
Authorities say a Northern California man who lived with the body of his dead roommate for 4 years is accused of stealing his money.
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Hawaii fines U.S. Navy for unauthorized sewage release
The Hawaii Department of Health said it recorded 766 counts of the Navy discharging pollutants in excess of limits established by a permit.