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Phillips-based school district proposes new committee for state-required program

by Leo Goddard November 22, 2024November 22, 2024

As of July 1, 2028, Child Development Services will no longer provide special education services for 3- to 5-year-olds,

Central Maine arrest log: Nov. 2-8

November 8, 2024November 8, 2024

Augusta- and Waterville-area arrests for Nov. 2-8 2024.

Local & State, News

Man from Strong injured after pickup truck goes off Route 4, hits parked car, garage

by Donna M. Perry October 22, 2024October 22, 2024

The truck Gavin Lawlor, 18, was driving failed to negotiate a curve on state Route 4 due to “excessive speed,” Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. wrote in an email Tuesday.

Community, Community News, Local Government, News

Phillips-based school district supports hiring school resource officer

by Leo Goddard September 25, 2024

Franklin County Sheriff’s Office presents information on hiring and cost of an officer.

Community

Temple seeks public input on community resilience priorities Sept. 23 postponed

September 13, 2024September 13, 2024

A new date will be announced for October.

News

Phillips-area schools in northern Franklin County go into lockdown; no evidence of threat found

by Donna M. Perry September 10, 2024September 10, 2024

Rumors of a threat circulated on Snapchat. The lockdown at four MSAD 58 schools lasted less than an hour, Franklin County Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. said.

Community

Strong’s Sandy River Festival returns Aug. 24

August 7, 2024August 8, 2024

STRONG — The Sandy River Festival, a celebration of the beauty and history of the river, is set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24. The festival, to be held along the banks of the Sandy River, will include activities, live music and food trucks. This year’s festival features author Bill Roorbach, who […]

Community

Butterfield is fourth brother to earn Eagle Scout rank

August 5, 2024

STRONG — Robert Butterfield IV became the fourth Butterfield brother to earn Eagle Scout status. All four were members of Troop 500 in Strong who led challenging service projects to improve their community. They are sons of Zeke and Sheila Butterfield. Robert Butterfield IV, 17, who will be a senior this fall at Mt. Abram […]