BRYANT POND — COVID-19 has forced people to get creative when holding events this year – whether it be an anniversary, birthday or milestone, things have been a bit different. Bryant Pond resident Bellmont “Bunker” House heard about the unique ways people were celebrating, which included many drive-by birthday parades, and joked with his family […]
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Giving without receiving
REGION — Students of the Crescent Park Early Learning Center are doing their part to brighten the holiday season for residents of Market Square Assisted Living and the Rumford Community Home. During their art table activities, a group of 20 in-person learners between preschool, pre-K collaboration, and public pre-K classrooms, made 175 cards total for […]
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Selectmen discuss resident check-ins
NEWRY — Tuesday, selectman unanimously approved purchasing a new phone system through Central Maine Communications Technology Group. The approved motion includes authorizing Town Administrator Amy Bernard to sign a contract with CMC Technology. The system will cost a little more than $1,100 to set up, according to Bernard. Bernard said the monthly cost of the […]
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Selectmen continue discussion on sidewalk project
BETHEL — Monday, selectmen revisited discussion on a sidewalk project in town after receiving feedback from homeowners who would potentially be impacted by the project. One of the residents called the project a “great idea” and said it provides “safer walking access” to people. Nine letters total were sent out to homeowners, with two submitting […]
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Schools to take different approach to snow days
REGION — Nov. 30, school board members unanimously voted to replace snow days with instructional days. Instructional days will consist of a project-based activity for students to work on throughout the day, according to Superintendent Dave Murphy. “These will be different from typical remote learning days,” Murphy said. “Teachers will provide a check-in period sometime […]
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Bartlett voted selectman in Newry
NEWRY — Tuesday, David Bartlett was elected selectman after receiving 14 votes from residents. Bartlett ran unopposed for the vacant seat on the board, which had been held by former selectman, Jim Largess, who resigned in October. Bartletts term will expire in June 2021. Bartlett also currently serves on the SAD 44 school board for […]
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Public hearing generates few comments
GREENWOOD — Tuesday’s public hearing on an ordinance for restricting vehicle weight wrapped up fairly quickly, with only two residents voicing their thoughts on the policy. The revised language now permits year-round posting on roads, if selectmen think it’s necessary. Jerry Nelson, the only resident to attend in-person, was in favor of the ordinance. Nelson […]
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Intramural sports to be played this winter
REGION — Monday, school board members unanimously approved establishing intramural and after school activities for Telstar middle and high students this winter. The decision came after the board narrowly voted 7-6 in favor of not moving forward with the regular high school winter athletic season. Telstar is hoping to start intramurals the week of December […]
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Ionization technology coming to Telstar
REGION — Honeywell International is currently installing Needlepoint Bipolar Ionization technology in most SAD 44 school classrooms and work spaces. The NBI devices are currently being installed in the school’s existing ventilation units, and Superintendent Dave Murphy said most of the installation process should be finished by the time students return from Thanksgiving break. Bob […]