PARIS — For exactly 15 minutes on Saturday morning, a man dressed in a dress, wig, and bonnet that looked like something out of “Little House on the Prairie,” stood in the middle of Market Square with a sign. The sign could say anything he wanted, with one stipulation – it had to make reference […]
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Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Phillips Public Library hosts successful eighth annual 5K and author event
The Phillips Public Library’s eighth annual Readers, Writers and Runners 5K was a successful event July 20 featuring mystery author Maureen Milliken, scenic running routes and unique ceramic medals, raising over $1,300 for the library.
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Market Square restaurant in South Paris transitioning to new owners
After 40 years, Scott and Mike Gilbert have decided to bow out as owners of the The Square. The hand-picked new owner, Chris Dresser, started his career in the kitchen as dishwasher — just like the brothers.
Posted inMaine, News
Miss the northern lights? Maine might have another chance to see them this weekend
Another large solar storm is forecasted to wash across much of the northern U.S. Friday night, potentially bringing the aurora borealis with it.
Posted inElections, Nation / World, Politics
Sen. Angus King formally announces reelection bid
The former 2-term governor, who is an Independent, is facing 3 challengers in a race that will be decided by ranked-choice voting.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Arrests made in Lewiston gunplay on College Street
The April 25 shooting occurred in the area of 84 College St. shortly before midnight. Witnesses reported hearing multiple shots, roughly a dozen, fired near the intersection of College and Sabattus streets.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn
Sabattus changes town hall hours, prepares for annual meeting
Additional police officers, a full-time fire chief and improvements to roads and infrastructure are being proposed as Sabattus prepares for its annual meeting next month.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
New federal rule would bar companies from forcing ‘noncompete’ agreements on employees
U.S. companies would no longer be able to bar employees from taking jobs with competitors under a rule approved by a federal agency, though the rule is sure to be challenged in court.
Posted inOxford Hills
Run for the Son set for Otisfield venue May 4
New England chapters of the Christian Motorcyclists Association gathering for annual fundraiser.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Lewiston woman in critical condition two days after pedestrian accident
Margaret “Peggy” Pooler was on full life support and dialysis at Maine Medical Center on Friday afternoon.