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Chesterville plans to postpone elections, annual meeting

by Pam Harnden March 18, 2020March 18, 2020

The meeting will open Friday to consider a motion to recess until May 29.

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Strong selectmen are ready to postpone town meeting and elections

by Valerie Tucker Special to the Sun Journal March 17, 2020March 18, 2020

STRONG — Selectmen agreed Tuesday night to postpone the annual elections Friday, if the Legislature passes an emergency bill waiving the required seven-day notice to residents. The decision was one of several made at the emergency meeting as the town deals with following federal and state health guidelines for containing the COVID-19 pandemic. Town Clerk […]

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Franklin County commissioners sign pact with dispatchers

by Donna M. Perry March 17, 2020March 18, 2020

The contract gives a $1 an hour wage increase in the first year and 3% for each of the following years.

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Jay to close Town Office to the public until further notice

by Donna M. Perry March 17, 2020March 18, 2020

Selectpersons approved several safety measures to keep residents and employees safe.

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Rangeley school offers meals, services during shutdown

by Staff Reports March 17, 2020March 18, 2020

A nurse and social worker will be available for consults.

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PHOTO: Livermore Falls house razed

by Donna M. Perry March 17, 2020March 18, 2020

The Main Street property is owned by Dr. Michele Knapp and her husband.

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Wilton offers options for conducting town business

by Staff Reports March 17, 2020March 18, 2020

The Town Office remains open but many transactions can be completed online, by mail or by drop off.

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Live coronavirus updates: Auburn fire stations closed to the public

by Sun Journal Staff Report March 17, 2020March 18, 2020

Auburn Fire Department restricts visitors at fire stations To keep its staff healthy to respond to emergencies, the Auburn Fire Department is temporarily closing fire stations to the public. Anyone with an emergency should call 911. Burn permits can be obtained at www.maineburnpermit.com or www.wardensreport.com. Contact Sarah Hulbert at shulbert@auburnmaine.gov or (207) 333-6633, ext. 4. […]