During a 15-minute hearing in Kennebec County Superior Court, Justice Micheala Murphy granted a request for negotiating assistance and asked the parties to update the court 30 days after their initial meeting.
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South Portland High sends students home after morning lockdown
The incident, which involved a minor carrying an airsoft gun on school property, was unrelated to the South Portland teenager currently charged with promoting a scheme to kill people at the high school, according to Superintendent Tim Matheney.
SeniorsPlus to offer October classes in Lewiston, Wilton, Norway
SeniorsPlus plans to offer classes in October at its Lewiston, Wilton, or Norway locations. They are being held in person, online or hybrid. Class locations are 8 Falcon Road, Lewiston; 9 Marston St., Norway; and 284 Main St., Suite 100, Wilton. Classes are free, unless noted. Locations are fully accessible. Hearing assistive equipment is available […]
Liberty: Connecting horse and human without bridles
Liberty horsemanship asks horses to connect with people without the use of bridles or other traditional tools.
Farmington-based school district struggles to find applicants for key positions
FARMINGTON — Regional School Unit 9 Superintendent Christian Elkington presented his report to the board of directors on Tuesday, Sept. 19, wherein he stated that, while RSU 9 is in a better position than other school districts in the state, several key positions need to be filled and the applicant pool has run dry for […]
Celebration of local author, book signing to be held in Farmington
A book signing and celebration for local author Bob Kimber’s new book “Lost But Found: An Upcountry Life” will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 11, at DDG Booksellers in Farmington. Over the years, Kimber has generously shared his life insights through his writings; this evening will be a gathering honoring not only […]
Open Book Players to hold auditions for Halloween show
The Open Book Players will hold auditions for “Something Wicked This Way Comes,” the second show of their 2023-2024 season, at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 3, at Oak Hill High School in Wales. This seasonal production will include haunting stories written by Edgar Allen Poe, Kingsly Amis, Saki, among others, and will be presented […]
Auburn committee seeks clothing for Oct. 7 donation drive
Auburn’s Age-Friendly Community Committee is organizing a clothing donation drive for those in need in the community. New, unused clothing and cash donations can be dropped off between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays at the Auburn Senior Community Center, near Auburn Recreation at 48 Pettengill Park. Alternatively, residents can contact Ward 5 City Councilor […]
Norway handbell choir seeks ringers
The 2023 English Hand Bell Choir of the Second Congregational Church, UCC, is recruiting new members. Previous experience is preferred, but not required. Ringers do need some ability to read music and rhythms. Weekly rehearsals will start at 205 Main St. in Norway in October and continue until December performances. No church affiliations are required. […]
SeniorsPlus to hold listening sessions Oct. 4 in Lewiston, Norway, Wilton
SeniorsPlus, the designated Area Agency on Aging serving Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford counties, plans to host listening sessions pertaining to the Maine Aging Study from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4 at its three locations (Lewiston, Norway and Wilton) in Western Maine. The public can attend at no cost; lunch will be provided. […]