Nezinscot Region towns support petition for withdrawal from RSU 10
It was necessary for all three towns to approve the measure in order to move on to the next step.
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Here’s where to vote and what issues are on the local ballots in western Maine
In addition to state referendums, there will be additional ballot questions in communities from Rangeley to Rumford to Paris.
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Nicole Carter was honored by Maine Press Association for reporting on the topics of business/economics and courts, and for scenic photojournalism.
High schools Tuesday: Telstar girls soccer edges Buckfield
Malia Luis nets all four goals for the Rebels.
High schools Thursday: Gray-New Gloucester girls soccer tops Oxford Hills
Ashely Anderson nets both Patriots goals.
Dirigo girls soccer downs Buckfield to remain undefeated
Cougars goalie Madison Knowles earns seventh shutout, and Xandra Libby scores her first goal this season.
High schools Friday: Oak Hill field hockey rolls to win
Madalyn Sikora leads the way for the Raiders.
High schools Thursday: Leavitt girls, boys soccer victorious
Both swarms of Hornets defeat their Winthrop counterparts.
Trump administration denies appeal for Farmington Upward Bound funds
The U.S. Department of Education cut more than $600,000 in promised funding for the program, which supports western Maine students who face barriers in going to college.
High schools Saturday: Mt. Blue field hockey edges Camden Hills
The Cougars are 5-2 after a win over the Windjammers.
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West Paris acquires Agnes Gray school in decisive vote
Residents spoke up for, and laid claim to, a shuttered elementary school during a weekend meeting.
Watch Varsity Maine’s football highlights from Week 10
The best action from last week’s postseason contests.
Mollyockett Chorus presenting concert in Norway | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Mollyockett Chorus, renowned a cappella singers, will perform a benefit concert at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, at the First Universalist Church of Norway, 479 Main St. Admission is $10 at the door. Proceeds will benefit the First Universalist Church of Norway. Each year the chorus adopts a theme for selecting…
Bangor football powers past Oxford Hills in A North semifinal
The Rams avenge last week’s loss with physical play on both sides of the ball.
Paris to hold special election Dec. 2 to fill 2 vacant select board seats
The Select Board needs to fill the seats vacated by Matthew Brackett in September and Michael Bailey in October in order to continue management of town affairs and finances.
Following suspension, Paris highway director resigns
James Hutchinson was placed on paid administrative leave Oct. 20 after the Maine Department of Environmental Protection cited Paris for erosion of repaired roads.
Oxford Hills goes for status quo on absentee voting and voter ID, passes red flag law
Six of eight Oxford Hills School District towns report that a majority rejected changes to Maine’s absentee voting laws. Oxford and West Paris bucked the trend.
Decorated soldier’s final salute held in quiet Mason Township cemetery
Vietnam veteran Raymond York Sr. was awarded the Purple Heart and four bronze stars for his service. He found solace in the woods and was buried near where he played as a child.
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