NEW SHARON — A story published on PageB1 of the Region edition Tuesday should have said Mercy Hanson of New Sharon formerly assisted the town treasurer. Incorrect information was reported by the Sun Journal.
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Saddleback ski resort says it won’t be open for school break
RANGELEY (AP) — The Saddleback ski mountain says it won’t be opening for February school break next week. The resort in Rangeley, Maine, announced last month that the family that owns the resort had reached an agreement with a buyer and was working out the details. But the resort posted on Facebook that there was […]
Farmington Fire and Rescue starts smoke detector program
FARMINGTON — Farmington Fire and Rescue is starting a new smoke alarm safety program for residents. As a complimentary service, members of the department will evaluate the condition of present smoke alarms in homes and help homeowners install new smoke alarms where needed, Capt. Tim “TD” Hardy said. Last year, members helped the Red Cross go […]
New Sharon to elect officers March 12
NEW SHARON — The town is breaking with tradition this year by moving the annual town meeting to the second Saturday in March. The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 12, at Cape Cod Hill School, Town Clerk Pamela Griswold. The Maine National Guard holds a drill weekend at the first of the […]
Blasting to be done throughout Wednesday at Jay quarry
JAY — Polycor, a Canadian-based company, will be blasting at its North Jay White Quarry operation throughout the day on Wednesday. Blasting in the quarry area will be done between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 10, Town Manager Shiloh LaFreniere said Thursday. The Canadian company is in the process of developing the […]
Wilton Dems to caucus March 6
WILTON — The Wilton Democratic caucus will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, March 6, at the Wilson Grange, East Wilton. According to Irving Faunce, caucus convenor, all registered Democrats in Wilton are eligible to participate. Town Clerk Diane Dunham will be at the caucus from noon until 1 p.m. to register new voters. Unenrolled […]
RSU 73 funding formula workshop postponed
LIVERMORE FALLS — A Regional School Unit 73 workshop on the school funding formula scheduled for Monday evening was postponed to 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, at the district’s Central Office. “With the pending snowstorm this evening and our Funding Formula Workshop presenter coming in from Portland, I have a concern about the viability of […]
This week’s agenda
Monday Bethel: Selectmen, 7 p.m., Town Office Casco: Planning Board, 7 p.m., Casco Community Center Dixfield: RSU 10 board of directors, 6:30 p.m., Dirigo High School Dixfield: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Hebron: Selectmen, 7 p.m., Town Office Paris: Selectmen, 7 p.m., Town Office Peru: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Rumford: Park Commission, 5 p.m., […]
Crashes everywhere as winter returns
AUBURN — Just after noon Friday in Auburn, a police officer at the bottom of Goff Hill sent out a frantic message to emergency dispatchers. “They’re piling up left and right down here,” the officer said. That pretty much described the state of things across the region. With snow falling heavily throughout the day, it […]
Strong man accused of stalking women in Chesterville, Eustis
FARMINGTON – A Strong man is accused of stalking two women from the towns of Eustis and Chesterville that had previously broken off relationships with him. Franklin County Deputy Andrew Morgan arrested Wesley R. Adams, 25, Thursday on misdemeanor charges of domestic violence stalking, and violation of condition of release, Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. said. […]