Elections, a new squad truck and a food sovereignty ordinance are on the warrant.
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
Kingfield cidery awarded development grant
KINGFIELD — A small-but-growing local business has received a substantial economic development grant. At their Monday night meeting, selectmen learned a Community Development Block Grant of up to $45,000 has been awarded to the Orchard Girls Cidery. Two other Kingfield companies — Country Mutt and Scent-Sations — also applied for grant funding. Each year, the […]
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Mechanic Falls issues fireworks reminder
MECHANIC FALLS — Town Officials have issued a reminder about fireworks usage within the town limits. The use of fireworks is prohibited on all public property, including public parks and school property. Certain types of fireworks are also forbidden. The penalty for violating the ordinance can run between $200 and $500 for each day of […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
New Gloucester town meeting set for Wednesday
Ordinances for property tax relief, public safety and zoning are on the warrant.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
New Gloucester board increases rates for emergency services
The cost of transportation will go from $14 to $18 per mile, effective July 1.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Minot considers broadband options
MINOT — Selectmen learned Monday night Great Works Internet of Biddeford is interested bringing broadband internet to Minot. Town Administrator Danielle Loring told selectmen GWI would sit down with town officials once the feasibility study, currently being done by Casco Bay Advisors, is finished. Casco Bay Advisors, a telecommunications firm from Yarmouth, said the study […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Turner expects surplus of more than $200,000
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 […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Mechanic Falls town manager fired
Several councilors Monday said Zakk Maher was ‘not a good fit,’ but would not give specifics on the reasons.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Mechanic Falls school secretary leaving job she loves
Sherri Chagnon is retiring after 20 years at Elm Street School .
