MECHANIC FALLS — The Town Council on Monday set the 2014-15 property tax rate at $21.20 per $100,000 in property valuation. That is an increase of 80 cents per $100,000 over the current year’s tax rate, or a little more than a 3 percent increase. Property tax bills will be mailed this month with payments […]
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Whittier Scholarship winners announced
POLAND — The winners of the annual Bruce M. Whittier Scholarship were recently announced, with two Poland Regional High School seniors each receiving a $1,000 award. They were selected for their academic performance, work ethics and commitment to their community. Jessica Alden, daughter of John and Maryse Alden of Mechanic Falls, will attend the University […]
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Voters approve nine articles in referendum
MECHANIC FALLS — Voters approved all nine of the articles set before them in Tuesday’s referendum on the town’s municipal budget for the fiscal year that began July 1. The nine articles passed by comfortable margins, ranging from 77-44 for articles funding legal services, a health officer and the pensions and insurances budget to 67-54 […]
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Mechanic Falls to vote on previously rejected budget articles
MECHANIC FALLS — A referendum vote on the town’s budget articles which failed to pass in June will be held on Tuesday, July 22. Up for vote are the budgets for several municipal departments and services contained in the nine warrant articles previously rejected by voters. Elements of the budget up for reconsideration include budgets […]
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Mechanic Falls camp meeting marking 125th year
MECHANIC FALLS — The 125th annual camp meeting at the Advent Christian Campground on Route 121 opens Saturday, July 19, with a service at 7 p.m. The campground has hosted annual camp meetings and youth camps since 1889. The purpose is to provide a time for preaching and teaching the Word of God and a […]
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Vendor fair benefits Canton man AUBURN — A benefit Sweet Summertime Vendor/Craft Fair and Raffle will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 19, at Norway Savings Bank Arena, behind Shaw’s Supermarket. More crafters and vendors are welcomed. Contact Stephanie Bates by visiting www.facebook.com/stephanie.bates.7773 or call 207-740-3382. The event will benefit Alan […]
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Well done – Students honored for achievement
CALAIS — Kyle J. Sheehan of Lisbon Falls was named to the honors list for the spring semester at Washington County Community College. — BIDDEFORD/PORTLAND — Paxton Arsenault, daughter of Michael and Terri Arsenault of Mechanic Falls, has been named to the dean’s list for the 2014 spring semester at the University of New England. […]
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Mechanic Falls warrant signed; vote set for July 22
MECHANIC FALLS — The Town Council on Wednesday signed the warrant for nine municipal budget articles to be voted on July 22. The council and the Budget Committee made identical recommendations on funding municipal departments in response to voters’ rejection of them last month. If townspeople approve the articles, which cover fiscal year 2014-15, they […]
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RSU 16 adult graduates honored
MECHANIC FALLS – Nineteen RSU 16 adult education students were honored at a cap and gown ceremony on May 30 for completing their high school goals. More than 150 friends and family gathered in the Elm Street School gymnasium, as graduates marched to “Pomp and Circumstance” played by pianist Lindsay Cook. Retired educator and former […]
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17-year-old wins piano prize
ROCKPORT — For more than 50 years, Bay Chamber Concerts and Music School has awarded prizes to recognize, encourage and reward young Maine music students who are serious in their study and performance of music. The A. H. Chatfield, Jr. Piano Prize for 2014 was awarded to 17-year-old Shujing Lian of Mechanics Falls. Shujing has […]