STRONG — With a March town meeting three weeks away, municipal officials have readied 2016 budget requests for voter approval. Selectmen met Tuesday night to sign the annual warrant. The meeting kicks off Friday, March 4, with election of officers and resumes Saturday, March 5, for the remaining articles. The 64-article warrant includes some new […]
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Cats left at Farmington shelter in zippered bag
FARMINGTON — A cat and a kitten were found in a zippered travel bag outside the Franklin County Animal Shelter minutes before it opened Monday, according to a staff member. The incident prompted the shelter to post a photo of the bag with a cat in it and a message that read: “These cats were […]
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Correctoin:Hanson assisted New Sharon treasurer
NEW SHARON — A story published on PageB1 of the Region edition Tuesday should have said Mercy Hanson of New Sharon formerly assisted the town treasurer. Incorrect information was reported by the Sun Journal.
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Saddleback ski resort says it won’t be open for school break
RANGELEY (AP) — The Saddleback ski mountain says it won’t be opening for February school break next week. The resort in Rangeley, Maine, announced last month that the family that owns the resort had reached an agreement with a buyer and was working out the details. But the resort posted on Facebook that there was […]
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Farmington Fire and Rescue starts smoke detector program
FARMINGTON — Farmington Fire and Rescue is starting a new smoke alarm safety program for residents. As a complimentary service, members of the department will evaluate the condition of present smoke alarms in homes and help homeowners install new smoke alarms where needed, Capt. Tim “TD” Hardy said. Last year, members helped the Red Cross go […]
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New Sharon to elect officers March 12
NEW SHARON — The town is breaking with tradition this year by moving the annual town meeting to the second Saturday in March. The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 12, at Cape Cod Hill School, Town Clerk Pamela Griswold. The Maine National Guard holds a drill weekend at the first of the […]
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RSU 73 funding formula workshop postponed
LIVERMORE FALLS — A Regional School Unit 73 workshop on the school funding formula scheduled for Monday evening was postponed to 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, at the district’s Central Office. “With the pending snowstorm this evening and our Funding Formula Workshop presenter coming in from Portland, I have a concern about the viability of […]
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Blasting to be done throughout Wednesday at Jay quarry
JAY — Polycor, a Canadian-based company, will be blasting at its North Jay White Quarry operation throughout the day on Wednesday. Blasting in the quarry area will be done between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 10, Town Manager Shiloh LaFreniere said Thursday. The Canadian company is in the process of developing the […]
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Wilton Dems to caucus March 6
WILTON — The Wilton Democratic caucus will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, March 6, at the Wilson Grange, East Wilton. According to Irving Faunce, caucus convenor, all registered Democrats in Wilton are eligible to participate. Town Clerk Diane Dunham will be at the caucus from noon until 1 p.m. to register new voters. Unenrolled […]
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This week’s agenda
Monday Bethel: Selectmen, 7 p.m., Town Office Casco: Planning Board, 7 p.m., Casco Community Center Dixfield: RSU 10 board of directors, 6:30 p.m., Dirigo High School Dixfield: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Hebron: Selectmen, 7 p.m., Town Office Paris: Selectmen, 7 p.m., Town Office Peru: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Rumford: Park Commission, 5 p.m., […]