NEW GLOUCESTER — Public Works Director Ted Shane told residents Wednesday night that he supports building a six-bay public works garage to keep town equipment under cover. “I’m not a fan of leaving vehicles outside,” he said. “The life expectancy is longer with the six-bay garage over the five-bay garage and will provide security, too.” […]
August 2017
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Androscoggin commissioners table decision on new fund balance policy
AUBURN — The Androscoggin County commissioners were in a tabling mood Wednesday evening. The two main items on the agenda — a fund balance policy and the resignation letter from Commissioner Alfreda Fournier — were both set aside until the commissioners’ next meeting Aug. 18. Fournier, who is moving out of her District 5 territory […]
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RSU 16 board clears superintendent of unprofessional misconduct
POLAND — Regional School Unit 16 Superintendent Tina Meserve isn’t going anywhere. An outside consultant hired to investigate complaints about Meserve found no evidence that she’s acted unprofessionally, according to a statement from the RSU 16 board. The board met Wednesday night to review consultant Ann Chapman’s findings. “After conducting her review, Ms. Chapman has […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Couple converting old bus to accommodate adopted daughter
Casey Knight knew it was crunch time when her husband asked her to pick up a paint brush. “The fact that he allows me to paint tells me that perfection is a lost cause and we just need to get this done,” said Knight, as she painted boards bright white on the front lawn of […]
Posted inFranklin
Wilton board makes road changes
WILTON — Selectpersons on Tuesday agreed to a right-turn only from High Street onto Main Street during this weekend’s Blueberry Festival. Since several activities are planned around the monument during the festival, the monument area will be closed off Friday and Saturday, Town Manager Rhonda Irish said. Other streets around the monument area will be closed […]
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Maine overrides veto on tobacco, but distracted driving and solar bills fail
AUGUSTA (AP) — The Legislature on Wednesday upheld a bill raising the age to buy tobacco in Maine to 21, while letting stand Republican Gov. Paul LePage’s vetoes of bills targeting distracted driving and calling for an overhaul of solar regulations. Lawmakers returned for their final day of the session to deal with bonds and […]
Posted inRiver Valley, sj-web
Renewal of proposed Rumford water agreement contingent on getting bottling plant
RUMFORD — Now that the Maine Public Utilities Commission has approved Poland Spring owner Nestle’s plan to tap into a Lincoln Water District well, plans for a bottling plant in that town may follow. At a public meeting July 12, the Rumford Water District spelled out details of a proposed 15-year agreement with Poland Spring Water […]
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Jan Kippax reopens Lewiston dental office
LEWISTON — A colorful yellow flag out front of Androscoggin Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery’s office in an old house on Main Street on Wednesday simply said, “OPEN.” Out on the curb, a sign with white letters on a red background, said, “TOOTH PAIN? STOP IN!” The other side of the sign promised “Wisdom Tooth Removal.” […]
Posted inEncore, sj-web
Author of 'Distilled in Maine" to read from book
AUGUSTA — Author Kate McCarty will read from and discusses her newest book, “Distilled In Maine: A History of Libations, Temperance & Craft Spirits,” which details the evolution of Maine’s relationship with alcohol – from its earliest access to New England rum, through prohibition and on to contemporary artisanal brewing across the state. This program, […]