BETHEL — Voters on Tuesday passed the School Administrative District 44 budget of $10.98 million, which is a 3.73 percent increase over last year’s budget. The budget passed by 22 votes. Student support and special education budgets received the largest increase, and teachers will receive a salary bump of 1.5 percent. Superintendent David Murphy’s salary will […]
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Belanger, Theriault win Rumford seats
RUMFORD — Incumbent Mark Belanger and James Theriault on Tuesday won three-year seats on the Board of Selectmen, according to Town Clerk Beth Bellegarde. Belanger garnered 637 votes and Theriault had 556 votes. The three other challengers were Steve Dyment with 461 votes, Jon Starr with 375 votes and William Porter with 375 votes. Board Chairman […]
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Newry to continue withdrawal process
NEWRY — The town of Newry voted on Tuesday to continue the withdrawal process from School Administrative District 44. The vote was originally prompted by a petition circulated by Newry resident Steve Wight, who said he believes there is no value in withdrawing, fearing it would lead to a “decreased school system” due to the […]
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19 flags fly from Rumford roof every day
RUMFORD — June 14 is Flag Day, one of four days set aside each year to honor our veterans and comrades in arms. The most visible display of flags is at the home of Curtis and Abbey Rice at 20 Prospect Ave., where 19 flags, chosen from a collection of 320, fly each day atop the […]
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Polling places, times
Franklin Avon: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Community Room Carrabassett Valley: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Town Office Carthage: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Town Office Chesterville: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Town Hall Coplin Plantation: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Town Office Dallas Plantation: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Town Office Eustis: 8 a.m. […]
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This week’s agenda
Monday Casco: Planning Board, 7 p.m., Casco Community Center Dixfield: Selectmen, 5:30 p.m., Ludden Memorial Library Hebron: Selectmen, 7 p.m., Town Office Jay: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Paris: Selectmen, 7 p.m., Town Office Rumford: Park and Rec Commission, 5 p.m., Hosmer Field Sumner: Fire Department Auxiliary, 6 p.m., Town Office Waterford: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., […]
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Five Rumford candidates seeking two select board posts
RUMFORD — Five people are seeking two open three-year positions on the Rumford Select Board. The seats are presently held by Mark Belanger and Jeff Sterling. While Belanger is running again, Sterling has decided not to seek re-election. Four other people have submitted papers to run for the Select Board — Steve Dyment, William “Bill” Porter, […]
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Dirigo commencement streamed to grad in hospital
DIXFIELD — Dirigo High School senior Andrew Cayer watched from his hospital bed in Portland on Friday night as his classmates received their diplomas. “Andrew, we miss you, we’re thinking about you, get well soon,” Principal Michael Poulin said, as Cayer’s stepsister, Bridget Rowley live streamed the commencement via her phone to Cayer’s phone. “We’ve got […]
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Canton voters to decide on two ordinances
CANTON — Voters at the annual town meeting Thursday, June 15, will decide whether to adopt ordinances governing the sale of foods at farmers markets and roadside stands, and rules for recreational use of town properties. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Town Office. The local food ordinance would allow residents to […]