NEWRY — Town meeting voters approved spending $300,000 to reconstruct and pave a section of Sunday River Road in the Letter S area this summer. They also voted that they are interested in having the town take out a $1 million bond to pay for another lengthy reconstruction and paving project on Sunday River Road, […]
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Newry town meeting voters decrease Mountain Explorer shuttle bus donation to $7,500
NEWRY — Town meeting voters Tuesday night reduced the amount they wanted to donate to a public transit service between Newry and Bethel. After electing Oxford County Commissioner David Duguay of Byron as moderator, voters breezed through warrant articles, approving every one until they reached Article 13. That one asked to see what sum of […]
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This week’s agenda
Tuesday Buckfield: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Municipal Center Eustis: Eustis School Department Board of Directors, 5:30 p.m., Stratton School Livermore Falls: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Newry: Annual town meeting, 7 p.m., Grange Hall Rumford: Board of Assessors, 3 p.m., Municipal Building Wednesday Livermore Falls: RSU 73 Board of Directors budget workshop, 6 p.m., Central Office […]
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Largess defeats Morton for selectman at Newry town meeting polls
NEWRY — Former Selectman James Largess got the nod Monday night from town meeting voters, ousting Selectman Albert Brooks Morton. Largess received 92 votes to Morton’s 79. Three years ago, Morton was elected by a two-vote margin over Largess, who had served three consecutive terms as selectman. Largess’ wife, Bonnie, was overwhelmingly re-elected to the […]
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Med-Care board explains subsidy rate hike at info meeting
MEXICO — Wednesday night’s informational meeting by Med-Care Ambulance Service’s Board of Directors to explain the reasoning behind its recent subsidy hike only attracted four people from two of its 11 member towns. Board President Steve Brown gave an overview of the ambulance service itself that was formed by Andover, Byron, Canton, Carthage, Dixfield, Hanover, […]
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Newry election might create conflict of interest on SAD 44 withdrawal
NEWRY — Voters going to the polls Monday, March 2, could possibly create a conflict depending on who they choose for selectman. But town officials said Wednesday they’d cross that bridge if they get there. Selectman Brooks Morton is seeking a second three-year term against challenger Jim Largess. Three years ago, Morton was elected by […]
Posted inObituaries
William Herlihy
1934 – 2015 NEWRY — Bill’s struggles with numerous health problems for many years ended peacefully at his home in the presence of his beloved wife and daughter on the evening of Monday, Feb. 16. On Oct. 25, 2014, he celebrated his 80th birthday. Kingston, N.Y., was his home through his sophomore year in high […]
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Newry town meeting warrant, budget finalized
NEWRY — Town elections will be held Monday, March 2, at the Town Office. Polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. to choose a moderator, a selectman and two school board members. Administrator Loretta Powers said Wednesday that Selectman Brooks Morton is seeking re-election in a contested race with former Selectman Jim […]
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Newry voters to decide on new ordinances
NEWRY — Town meeting voters next month will consider new ordinances on road entrances and parking, and changes to fire suppression and Planning Board ordinances. The Road Entrance Ordinance establishes standards for temporary and permanent roads and driveways entering onto town rights of way. The Parking Ordinance regulates parking on certain public ways. The road […]
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Newry board adds shuttle bus request to warrant
NEWRY — While working on the March town meeting warrant Tuesday night, selectmen decided to include a request for $10,000 from The Mountain Explorer shuttle bus but not include a recommendation. The free public transit program between Bethel and Newry takes people to work, to Sunday River Ski Resort to ski or snowboard, and to […]