TURNER — The town is likely to have a surplus of more than $200,000 at the end of the fiscal year because of greater-than-expected revenues, according to Town Manager Kurt Schaub. Schaub told the Board of Selectmen on Monday night the town this year has collected almost $122,000 more than anticipated in motor vehicle excise […]
June 2019
Porcello, Red Sox blank Twins, 2-0
Rick Porcello throws seven scoreless innings in Boston’s season-high sixth straight win.
Teacher who helped start Auburn’s ELL program retiring after 31 years
Robin Fleck says her wish is that young people leaving for college will return here some day.
Paris voters add money for roads, libraries
The extra will go toward Paris Hill Road and the Paris Public and Hamlin Memorial libraries.
Westbrook considers helping asylum seekers
Residents and city councilors are divided on whether municipal government should be involved in helping the immigrants.
Wilton voters ask county to restore funding for nonprofits
Despite some objection, residents at the annual town meeting supported a resolution appealing to Franklin County Commissioners.
Mechanic Falls town manager fired
Several councilors Monday said Zakk Maher was ‘not a good fit,’ but would not give specifics on the reasons.
SAD 17 considers a later start to school day
Director of Curriculum Heather Manchester in a presentation Monday said studies show teens have improved grades and standardized test scores when school starts at a later time.