Selectmen approved the increase to $4 for Strong residents and $5 for Freeman Township residents.
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 inLewiston-Auburn, News
Poland considers 24/7 police coverage
Residents of Meguier Hill Road say speeding vehicles make it too dangerous to walk along the road.
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Posted inNews, Oxford Hills
Buckfield: What you need to know
BUCKFIELD — These actions were taken by the Buckfield Board of Selectmen on Tuesday: PAVING BID What happened: During the second round of bids, selectmen accepted the only bid that came in for paving of Darnit Road. What it means: The bid was for $34,500 from All States Asphalt of Richmond, which includes fine grading. […]
Posted inFranklin, News
Search starting for highway workers in Strong
A full-time employee and part-time plow drivers are needed.
Posted inFranklin, News
Kingfield selectmen schedule meeting on land offer
The 215-acre tract gated is at the top of Tufts Pond Road and includes Shiloh Pond.
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills
What you need to know
Buckfield Board of Selectmen Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019 BUCKFIELD — These actions were taken by the Buckfield Board of Selectmen on Tuesday: Facility Use Policy What happened: After some wordsmithing, selectmen passed the Municipal Building & Facility Policy with amendments. What it means: There will no charge or deposit for town-sponsored and nonprofit groups to […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
RSU 16 bus schedules get pushback
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 […]
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.
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 […]