Maine’s U.S. senators were split on a measure to keep government operating past Tuesday. Republican Susan Collins opposed the measure which, if approved in the House, will avoid a threatened government shutdown. Independent Angus King supported the measure. It passed the Senate 54-44 Friday afternoon but faces an uncertain future in the House as the […]
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Rumford Town Manager says ‘family’s happiness’ was primary reason for resignation
RUMFORD — A week after Town Manager Carlo Puiia officially resigned from his position, he said that his primary reason in doing so was “to focus more on his family’s happiness and safety.” Following an executive session at the Sept. 19 selectmen’s meeting, the board unanimously voted to accept Puiia’s resignation. In his resignation letter, […]
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House passes bill to fund government but not ACA
WASHINGTON — The GOP-controlled House voted Friday to cripple President Barack Obama’s health care law as part of a risky ploy that threatens a government shutdown in a week and a half. U.S. Reps. Chellie Pingree and Mike Michaud, both Maine Democrats, voted against the bill. The fight is coming on a stopgap funding measure […]
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Public hearing on budget scheduled for Thursday
RUMFORD — Residents will have yet another chance to share their thoughts on the upcoming budget vote at a public hearing at 6 p.m. Thursday at Rumford Falls Auditorium. The public hearing will precede the 7 p.m. selectmen meeting. It’s the fourth public hearing in several months to discuss the budget vote. Voters in June […]
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Finance Committee to offer budget recommendations Tuesday
RUMFORD — Less than a week after the Board of Selectmen met to approve new budget recommendations, the Finance Committee will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, to approve their own recommendations for the upcoming election. The Board of Selectmen set a public hearing on the budget for Thursday, Sept. 19, which will be […]
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J. Myrand: Leave Social Security alone
Historically, Democratic leaders have created and defended Social Security and Medicare. In Maine today, 94 percent of senior citizens are receiving Social Security benefits and 99 percent of people over 65 are on Medicare. People have paid into both those programs. They have earned those benefits. There has been a push by some Republicans to […]
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Third budget vote in three months scheduled for Aug. 27 in Rumford
RUMFORD — Residents will return to the voting booth Tuesday, Aug. 27, for the third time in three months to vote on eight budget articles. Voting will take place from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the American Legion Hall. Residents overwhelmingly defeated the proposed $7.6 million municipal budget June 11. The Board of Selectmen […]
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RSU 10 board to discuss vote consideration petition
DIXFIELD — The RSU 10 Board will take up a petition Monday submitted last week that calls for another vote on the recently passed $36.5 million operating budget. Superintendent Craig King said on Friday that a state statute allows such a request, providing a sufficient number of valid signatures are on the petition. According to […]
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Selectmen focus on short-term goals
PARIS — The Board of Selectmen has whittled down a weighty list of long- and short-term goals for the town to a handful of immediate priorities and will hold a public hearing next month to go over their plans. At a workshop last Thursday, selectmen discussed goals they want to accomplish within the next year. […]
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Jay tax rate expected to increase
JAY — Selectmen are scheduled to set the tax rate for 2013-14 at their Monday night meeting. The rate will have to go up, but not dramatically, Town Manager Ruth Cushman said. Last year’s rate was $13.75 per $1,000 of value. The new rate will increase by less than 50 cents, she said. The reason […]