From archaeology in Scotland to Maine CDC research, University of Maine at Farmington graduates on Saturday described experiences shaped by public service, hands-on learning and deep community connections.
The director of the county’s Emergency Management Agency has asked county commissioners to fund a study to help improve the system.
The $16.58 million budget would an increase of 4.65% , with rising school, county and fixed assessment costs driving much of it.
Residents will vote May 11 on borrowing up to $500,000 toward a $4.2 million multiuse bridge connecting the Whistle Stop Trail to downtown.
The proposed budget for 2027, which is nearly $1.5 million more than the current budget, moves forward for more approvals.
Here are highlights of things to do in the area in the next week.
High Peaks Alliance added three directors and announced a free summer-fall walk series.
The funding is part of an $8 million ‘bridge payment’ included in the state’s supplemental budget.
Crowds turned out May 2 for the Maine Fiddlehead Festival at UMF despite cool, drizzly weather.
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Residents will be asked to advise officials on four policing models as Jay and Wilton consider potential changes to local law enforcement.
Each of the terms for District 4 and District 5 will be 4 years.
The town has no current policy on access after the previous one was rescinded by the select board in January.
‘The timing, while unfortunate for the suspects, was ideal for our officers,’ police said.
Officials said the road can be closed during the Blueberry Festival but police and fire chiefs are required to give approval after safety concerns were raised.
The planning board will take input on the college’s project, which aims to develop a campsite for students’ use.
Early signs of spring appear, with flowers, wildlife and drying conditions drawing walkers back outdoors.
Small-town airfields fuel tourism and access but most rely on taxpayers to stay open.
The 126th Aviation Regiment conducted a mountain hoist extraction to remove the 2 hikers near Carrabassett Valley.
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