The 10-town district is expanding specialized programs, staffing and training as it sees more students with autism, health impairments and intensive support needs.
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Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Early voting for the November election is underway in Maine. Here’s how to do it
Mainers began voting early Monday and can do so for any reason through Oct. 29, with ballots featuring high-profile midterm election contests alongside local races.
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Posted inBusiness, Community, News, Rumford Falls Times
Black Mountain increases snowmaking capacity for upcoming winter season
The small but popular resort has gone from 4 to 51 snowguns in 23 years, with more expected.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Community, News, The Maine Forecast
Monochrome sunset in Sumner mutes fall colors
Foliage in western Maine is expected to peak by mid-October, and so far it has exceeded expectations following a mostly dry summer.
Posted inCommunity, Guides, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News, The Bethel Citizen, The Franklin Journal, The Rangeley Highlander, Things to Do
Haunted trails and trunk-or-treats: Western Maine readies for Halloween fun
Communities across Western Maine are gearing up for Halloween with haunted attractions, costume events, trunk-or-treats and other seasonal activities for all ages.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Community, News
Norway commits 2026 property taxes over citizens’ objections
Angry taxpayers continued to hammer Norway officials about the town’s wavering response to its property revaluation.
Posted inNews, Schools & Education
Auburn’s school investment in music gets the band together at Edward Little
The Auburn School Department has the highest concert band enrollment in the instructor’s long career.
Posted inCommunity, Life & Culture, News
‘Gone silent’: Rumford church replaces old pipe organ with digital model
The Estey pipe organ had become increasingly difficult and expensive to repair before a catastrophic failure 2 years ago.
Posted inNews, Politics
How Jon Ossoff and Susan Collins are turning a mundane part of their jobs into a reelection pitch
Strategists in both parties still view Maine’s US Senate race as a tossup.
Posted inBusiness, News, Rumford Falls Times
Wellness Hub opens in Rumford as a place for healing, connection, community
The nonprofit at 119 Congress St. offers yoga and dance classes, massage, sauna and more.