LEWISTON — It may not disappoint teachers and administrators, but the Maine Department of Education’s school report cards will not go out next spring. Schools won’t get their A, B, C, D or F grades because assessments are changing. Achievement tests for elementary school students used to be given every October, which really got on […]
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Posted inRiver Valley
Peru residents vote to allow town to manage Peru Elementary School building
PERU — Residents voted 500-313 Tuesday to have the town in charge of the former Peru Elementary School building again, and to spend $10,000 to help maintain it. Three years ago, the town voted to rent the school to the Friends of Peru Elementary School for a minimal fee and to spend no more money […]
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Ames, Marquis, Baril take Sabattus selectmen races
SABATTUS — Unofficial election results tabulated just before midnight on Tuesday show Michelle Ames, Andre Marquis and Jeffrey Baril all headed back to the Board of Selectmen. Ames, who had previously served on the board, received 878 votes to Norm Estes’ 608 and Les Gibson’s 401 for the open three-year seat, according to Town Clerk […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Town to purchase parcel for $32,800
POLAND — Town Manager Bradley Plante told selectmen Tuesday night that the Conservation Commission raised enough money in private donations to purchase the 32-acre Furman property, which is key to the development of a town hiking-trail system. Owner Jennifer Furman had agreed to donate half of the property’s appraised value of $65,600 and sell the property to […]
Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
Rangeley seeks members for planning, sewer panels
RANGELEY — The Board of Selectmen plans to draft a letter asking residents to serve on the Sewer Commission and the Planning Commission. Neither commission can legally function without the required number of members, and selectmen are not allowed to take over any commission duties. If no one steps forward, voters at the June 2015 […]
Posted inOxford Hills, The Franklin Journal
Paris Selectmen meet Monday night
PARIS — Selectmen intend to address a number of issues on a packed agenda Monday night, including a proposal to acquire land for a new park, a risk assessment and a comprehensive study of the downtown area. The meeting is a week ahead of the typical schedule. A week ago, selectmen voted to bump the meeting […]
Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
Bray Hill property owners dispute driveway permits
PHILLIPS — Property owners Mark and Margaret Cosenza challenged selectmen about the recent approval of driveway permits for abutting property owners. They said the town has only a right of way over a discontinued road that is now part of their property on Bray Hill. “We’re impacted by it, and we’ve got no business being […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Eighth candidate for selectman in Sabattus
SABATTUS — Eight candidates are vying for three open seats for selectmen next month. Profiles of seven of those candidates ran in Wednesday’s newspaper. Randy Gayton is facing off against Jeffrey Baril for the open seat with a one-year term. His profile, which wasn’t available for publication Wednesday, is below. Randy Gayton Address: 131 Middle […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Eight running for selectman in Sabattus
SABATTUS — It’s a crowded ballot next month for selectmen with three open seats and eight candidates. Competing for the one-year term: Jeffrey Baril and Randy Gayton. Competing for the two-year term: Paul Loesberg, Andre Marquis and Mark Pare. Competing for the three-year term: Michelle Ames, Norman Estes and Les Gibson. Below, seven of the candidates respond […]
Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
School Street project to require additional funds from Rangeley
RANGELEY — The Select Board expressed dismay at Monday’s meeting when Earl Ross from the Road Committee reported that the new road surface on School Street is nine inches lower than the Town Office and Fire House parking lot, and extra excavation and paving will be required to connect the two levels. When Ross approached […]