Phillips, which is also in School Administrative District 58, is scheduled to take a similar vote May 20. Residents of Avon and Kingfield, are collecting signatures to hold a vote.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine
Federal grant will keep support center open for Lewiston shooting victims
The $8.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Justice will cover costs through January and Maine lawmakers are considering whether to provide state funding to keep the Maine Resiliency Center running next year.
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Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Oxford Hills straw poll backs current site for new middle school
If the project is approved by voters, the new school will be built in two phases on a footprint overlapping the current Oxford Hills Middle School.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education, Sports
Mt. Ararat principal plans more training, supervision after hazing investigation
But before his presentation Thursday, some players’ parents expressed frustrations that the investigation into the allegations was not neutral or complete.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Manhole fire injures worker, disrupts construction and traffic in Auburn
Firefighters arrived quickly and found flames shooting out of a Court Street manhole.
Posted inMaine, News
Bell tower put in place on old Monmouth Academy
Students old and new watched as the bell tower in the former Monmouth Academy building was hoisted into place Thursday.
Posted inMaine, News
Belfast man told police he killed his wife in Readfield attack
Court documents unsealed this week say Samuel Whittemore, allegedly in the midst of a mental breakdown, used a fireplace poker to kill his wife and injure his mother.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine, News
Greene prepares to clean up George Stanley’s junkyard
‘You can’t fight city hall,’ Stanley said Thursday, as the town began taking bids on clearing items from his packed property on Route 202.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, Maine Crime, News, The Franklin Journal
Farmington man tried to kill woman who was ending their relationship, police say
James D. Oakes, 44, of Farmington is charged with attempted murder, reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon and domestic violence assault.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine attorney general urges Supreme Court to deny Libby’s request in censure suit
Rep. Laurel Libby, R-Auburn, is asking the high court to restore her voting and speaking rights while her lawsuit against the House speaker plays out.