STATE — Maine Youth Action launched the Maine Youth Political Portal [MYPP] Oct. 11. The MYPP is an online resource and inspiration made by and for young Mainers interested in civic engagement, especially those looking to run for publicly elected political office. It consists of a library of informational and training resources, a list of […]
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Extensions offer maple grading school in October
FALMOUTH — University of Maine Cooperative Extension and University of Vermont Extension will offer an in-person International Maple Grading School on Friday, Oct. 25, and Saturday, Oct. 26, starting at 8:30 a.m. both days. The two-day workshop will be held at the UMaine Extension Cumberland County office, 75 Clearwater Drive in Falmouth. The course includes […]
Donald J. Trump is unfit to be Commander In Chief
To the Editor: “I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic…” I took this oath when I entered the service to our country and, thereafter, every time I assumed a higher level of office. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would encounter a […]
Stephan Bunker will always be there
To the Editor: I am proud to lend my support for Stephan Bunker as the best candidate for the House of representatives for Farmington and Chesterville. I have had the pleasure of serving with Steve on the Board of Selectmen, with his extensive experience as an elected official it was always reassuring to call upon […]
Take time to vote
To the Editor: Voting [in person] will soon begin. Absentee and early voting has already begun in some jurisdictions. I’d like to take a minute to encourage you to vote. Many people will say that their vote is only one vote and will not make a difference. Well, here in Maine we know that one […]
Wilton approves money for employee insurance coverage
Town Manager Maria Greeley said the town failed to notify employees who would have been eligible for the program when the law went into effect in September 2019.
Peru man charged in Jan. 6 Capitol riot
Thomas Bordeau Sr. is charged with four crimes in connection to the siege.
Rangeley voters to consider ordinances for alternative energy systems, amendments to vendor’s licensing
Polling hours Nov. 5 are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Town office.
Federal appeals court upholds prosecution of couple in Franklin County marijuana, money laundering case
Eleven people are under indictment in the case, five have pleaded guilty; in addition, a former assistant district attorney pleaded guilty and sentenced, and a Strong businessman has pleaded guilty for his involvement.
Farmington tax rate set at $21.45 per $1,000 in property value
The new rate is up $1.54 over last year’s rate.