The $190,000 shortfall was created earlier this month when the council voted down a new fee structure that included higher prices for building permits.
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine, News, Schools & Education
Voters pass Oak Hill school district budget on second try
The $23.1 million school budget passed with 62% of voters supporting it.
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Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Wilton Blueberry Festival to begin Friday, ending Saturday with fireworks over Wilson Pond
There will be food, music, games and a parade that will step off at 10 a.m. Saturday.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Farmington boy, stepfather to conquer last of Maine’s 4,000-foot mountains Friday
Griffin Chouinard and Terry Storer drove Thursday to Baxter State Park to hike the 4,151-foot North Brother Mountain.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, Oxford Hills
Paris officials talk informally with Oxford leaders about police coverage
The Select Board directed Chief Michael Ward to restructure the department. Since then changes and costs have been vigorously challenged by taxpayers.
Posted inMaine, Nation / World, News
As global conflicts rage, Seeds of Peace participants gather in Maine to sow connection
The annual summer program brings together young people from regions in turmoil to help them foster dialogue, leadership skills and reconciliation in a peaceful setting.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, The Buzz
Employees take over Livermore Falls company; owner to be full-time writer
Main-Land Development Consultants owner Bob Berry III sold his stake to the firm’s employees.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, The Buzz
Goddess Supreme Hair and Beauty Supply opens in Lewiston
The store offers specialized products with an eye toward wellness and sustainability.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Auburn man faces several charges after all-night standoff
Police blocked off several streets in the area of 54 Western Promenade.