POLAND — Regional School Unit 16 Superintendent Ken Healey acknowledged Thursday that the rollout of a new bus schedule this week for Mechanic Falls, Minot and Poland was “poorly done.” The plan brought a variety of criticisms posted on the district’s Facebook page — from notification of the changes less than 24 hours before schools […]
Mary Delamater
Mary Delamater has lived in western Maine all her life and started her career at the Sun Journal as a proofreader, freelance writer and photographer. Eventually, she moved to an editing position, reading staff-generated stories and laying out pages for the Oxford Hills region. With changes to the publication over the years, she has continued on the copy desk, ensuring stories reflect the paper's values of truth, fairness, excellence and compassion. She is a graduate of Oxford Hills High School in Paris and has attended and/or led workshops on reporting and editing. She's one of 14 children and aunt to dozens of nieces and nephews. She enjoys family gatherings, hosting the annual Merrill Family Christmas Open House, cooking, home decorating, reading, boating, daily walks and chairing the Sun Journal Fun Committee.
Posted inFranklin, News
Strong selectmen clarify employee vehicle policy
Town custodian Tonia Boyd had an accident in July and asked to be reimbursed for her insurance deductible.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Minot may need another plow driver
Selectmen were told one contractor hired in the past has not responded to an inquiry.
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills
Buckfield selectmen invite residents to budget workshops
Buckfield Select Board Tuesday, Aug. 20 Joint workshop What happened: Selectmen and the Budget Committee held a workshop on next year’s budget process. What it means: They agreed to remind residents their comments are welcome. Town Manager Joe Roach suggested allowing time after each department presentation for public comment and everyone agreed. What’s next: The […]
Posted inFranklin, News
Kingfield tax rate goes up $2
Increases in the municipal and school budgets cited for the rise.
Posted inFranklin, News
SAD 58 board hires staff, considers boiler, building repairs
All three elementary schools need roof work, Facilities Director Scott LeHay said.
Posted inFranklin, News, Uncategorized
PHOTOS: Phillips Old Home Days
The weeklong 61st Phillips Old Home Days theme was Favorite Holidays and featured train rides, a parade, races, shows, antique cars and lots of food.
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Strong selectmen raise tax rate
The board approved a $2.30 increase, from $15.50 to $17.80 per $1,000 of property valuation.
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Eight marijuana licenses awarded in Poland lottery
The winners are all residents of the town.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn
State to begin removing mercury from Sabattus River and taking out dam
The work is expected to be completed by the end of September. Next year, linoleum backed with asbestos will be dredged.