PHILLIPS — In their first meeting of the 2018-19 school year Thursday evening, Regional School Unit 58 directors faced new challenges in staffing and funding. The board approved of Superintendent Susan Pratt advertising for an assistant principal and an athletic director. Tina Brackley, the assistant principal and athletic director, resigned recently, as did Mt. Abram […]
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Bridgton Hospital lashes out at corporate parent
Members of the medical staff at Bridgton Hospital voted unanimously this week that they have no confidence in the CEO of their parent company amid concerns over financial problems and cuts in services, including worries that the obstetrics unit might close. News of potential cuts in services or staff at one of Bridgton’s largest employers […]
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Posted inRiver Valley
Natural gas project scaled back in downtown Rumford
RUMFORD — Town Manager Linda-Jean Briggs said Thursday that plans to install a natural gas pipeline along River and Congress streets this summer have been scratched because it would delay the major downtown construction work underway. The gas lines and fiber-optic cables for broadband internet service were add-ons to this summer’s $5.4 million project to replace […]
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Cape Elizabeth's Reese McFarlane becomes third Mainer to win New England Am
Reese McFarlane of Cape Elizabeth reacts to a jubilant crowd after he sank a putt on the 16th hole at Portland Country Club on Thursday during the final round of the New England Amateur golf tournament. McFarlane won the tournament by two strokes, making him the first Mainer to win since 1994. (Ben McCanna/Portland Press […]
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Supporters urge pardon for deported Haitian
AUGUSTA — Supporters of a Waterville man deported to Haiti earlier this year made emotional pleas Thursday to a board that will recommend to Gov. Paul LePage whether to pardon his underlying 10-year-old trafficking conviction. Such a pardon, should it be recommended by the Governor’s Board of Executive Clemency and approved by the governor, would not bring Lexius Saint […]
Posted inOxford Hills
Norway board tasks town manager with researching tree warden position
NORWAY — The Board of Selectmen asked Town Manager Dennis Lajoie on Thursday to look up the official definition of “tree warden.” Tish Carr, who has served as the town’s tree warden for the past 18 years on a volunteer basis, said during a June meeting with Lajoie and Parks and Recreation Director Deb Partridge that […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine
Trump administration extends special protections for small group of Somalis
The Trump administration has extended special protections for a small group of Somalis living in the United States, after dismantling the same program for immigrants from Central America and other parts of the world. Thousands of Somalis live in Maine, but only a handful is affected by Thursday’s announcement. The federal government decided it would […]
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Republicans mum on funding for Clean Election candidates
WATERVILLE — With the Legislature due to return next week and a special ethics commission meeting to follow, Republican leaders are remaining largely mum on their qualified Clean Election candidates who have yet to receive their funding. Mark Andre, the Republican candidate for Maine House District 110, claims he was denied his $5,075 unfairly after he […]
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Donations needed; vacuum cleaner dealers
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Trinity Jubilee Center serves many homeless people who are trying to survive and get back to work. Donations of backpacks, steel-toed boots and small shampoos are greatly needed. We are also searching for a volunteer to pick up a large food donation every Wednesday morning. Donations can be dropped off between […]
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Class reunions for 50 years plus
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m interested in finding out about high school class members who are celebrating with their 50th or more reunion this summer. Please write to Sun Spots with your contact information. Thank you! —Mark, no town DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Lewiston School Department held a job fair in May but I couldn’t make […]