The party failed to turn out 10,000 voters in the 2018 election, the minimum for party status under state law.
2019
Not a lot of snow expected overnight but it’s going to be windy and cold Friday
Maine braces for snow, strong winds and temperatures in the 30s.
Bowdoinham voters OK liquor sale and consumption on Sundays
Once a ‘dry’ town, Bowdoinham had an old rule that prohibited the sale and consumption of liquor at establishments in town.
Veteran groups launching holiday drive for those overseas
The American Legion Post 86, VFW Post 9787 and Maine Army National Guard are partnering in support of active military serving afar during the holidays. The groups are gathering frequently requested items for Christmas care packages to send service men and women away from home.
Selectmen approve sewer rate increase
BETHEL — Bethel selectmen, on Monday, approved increases in quarterly rates for customers of the Waste Water Treatment Plant, to take effect Jan. 1. The unanimous vote followed a public hearing that was attended by about a dozen people. Currently, a minimum quarterly charge of $159 is assessed based on a minimum volume of 1,500 […]
Mahoosuc Bird Notes – Sandhill Cranes Part 2
This past Saturday, Mahoosuc Land Trust lead a field trip to Fryeburg, ME to see Sandhill Cranes (photo courtesy of USGS). As I wrote in a recent article, Sandhill Cranes have begun breeding in the fields around the Saco River in Fryeburg. Doug Albert hosted our group of 33. It was a beautiful day and, […]
Village Trails gearing up for winter
BETHEL — Mahoosuc Pathways, Inc. operating Bethel Village Trails (BVT), is geared up for winter. BVT is located at The Bethel Inn Resort and on neighboring private land offering nearly 20km of cross-country ski trails and eight miles of trails dedicated for fat biking and snowshoeing. Trails wind through the fields before heading into the […]
Adams awarded Volunteer of Year
HANOVER — For decades Dorothy Adams has tirelessly given of herself to people in need. Her commitment and dedication over much of her life has made a significant positive impact not only to the little town of Hanover, but to many towns in Oxford County and throughout the State of Maine. And so, it is […]