GRAY — Gray-New Gloucester knew the Freeport press was coming. The visiting Falcons’ plan worked for the first eight minutes of Tuesday night’s girls high school basketball game, but eventually, the Patriots’ half-court game took over. Gray-New Gloucester used a dominant second quarter and lock-down defense to pull away and remain undefeated with a 64-33 […]
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Posted inLocal Sports
Girls’ Basketball: Brunswick bites Lewiston at the end
LEWISTON — Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference rivals Lewiston and Brunswick won’t get to play each other during the state basketball tournament in late February, with the Blue Devils classified in AA North and the Dragons slotted into Class A South. That’s a shame, but at least the two fan bases got to see the matchup […]
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Maine lawmakers prepare to tackle wide range of issues
Live updates: Maine legislators arrive in Augusta, face key issues AUGUSTA — Lawmakers gathering Wednesday for the first session of the 128th Legislature will face tough decisions on everything from the budget to the regulation of marijuana sales. But they’ll also weigh in on less-weighty matters. Near the top of the Senate’s agenda, for example, is […]
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Residents’ questions to be addressed at RWD meeting Wednesday
RUMFORD — Rumford Water District trustees will meet at 4 p.m. Wednesday in in the Rumford Falls Auditorium. An issue that may come up is Poland Spring’s Water Co.’s presentation in December on drawing water from the Ellis River watershed. The trustees, under their charter, have the right and responsibility to decide whether to allow […]
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Lewiston City Council prohibits retail pot
LEWISTON — It may be a bit longer before you see that corner store offering recreational marijuana in the city. The Lewiston City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved an ordinance amendment that will prohibit retail marijuana establishments and marijuana social clubs until the state has finalized its licensing requirements and regulations. The move by the […]
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Lisbon council taking bids for natural gas
LISBON — The Town Council on Tuesday authorized soliciting bids for natural gas. “Our current contract is up in February, so we want to start the bid process early,” Town Manager Diane Barnes said. She said the town wants to see pricing and bring that back to the council. “We’re doing our due diligence to move […]
Posted inRiver Valley
Newry’s attempts to withdraw met with resistance from state
NEWRY — Scott Cole and state Rep. Fran Head, both of Bethel, indicated to selectmen Tuesday evening that they will continue with efforts to halt Newry’s withdrawal from School Administrative District 44. Jim Sysko of the Newry Withdrawal Committee made it clear Newry will not give up its effort. If Newry leaves, Bethel, Greenwood and Woodstock would […]
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Chamber workshop set for Jan. 17
LEWISTON — The Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce will host its Mind Your Business, Business Development Series from 8:15 to 9:45 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17, at its conference room, 415 Lisbon St. The topic is Entrepreneurship: Look Before You Leap! The workshop will be helpful for those ready to begin their entrepreneurial journey. It will review […]