The school’s contingent of 35 students earned enough points in the business-focused competition to cement a quarter century of wins earlier this month.
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Oak Hill High School Academic Decathlon team headed to nationals
Students are raising money to compete in Frisco, Texas, in April.
Poland Select Board told half-million dollars more needed for library expansion
Greater-than-expected heating, ventilation and air conditioning costs for the Ricker Memorial Library mean the town would consider a $550,000 bond to complete the project.
Former Sabattus man back in jail; seeks drug treatment
A judge denied a request by Scott A. Estes, who was convicted of two federal gun crimes, to be on house arrest.
Rabid raccoon reported in Sabattus
A raccoon was confirmed as rabid Sunday by Maine Center for Disease Control, experts warned town officials Wednesday.
Authorities arrest 17 undocumented migrant workers in Lisbon
The arrests occurred at around 8 p.m. Tuesday at a house at 93 Main St. in the village of Lisbon Falls, according to local police.
Minot officials sign $5.08M bond for RSU 16 heating systems
Members of the Board of Selectmen wondered whether it made sense to wait for bond rates to drop for upgrading two of the three school’s heating systems.
No investigation planned for Monday’s train derailment in Wales
Derailment of four cars at Leeds Junction in Wales on Monday will not be investigated by the Federal Railroad Administration, a spokesperson said. Train owners CSX Corp. will submit a report by May, which will be vetted by administration and released to the public in August.
Farmers’ Gate Market opens retail butcher shops in Leeds and Durham
Tractor Supply store coming to Turner; The Cage has reopened under new owners.
Lisbon parks and rec director receives Distinguished Professional of the Year award
Mark Stevens recognized by Maine Recreation & Park Association.