The town is breaking with tradition and proposing all taxpayers, not just sewer line users, help fund a $2.35 million bond to pay for needed upgrades.
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Local and state news from the Sun Journal.
Posted inCommunity, Maine
A dusty day, water power plans, health insurance woes
A look back in the Sun Journal archives on this day, Oct. 22
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Posted inElections, Maine, Nation / World, News, Politics
Graham Platner says he will remove a Nazi-linked tattoo. Bernie is standing by him.
The Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate said he didn’t know the meaning of the skull tattoo, which he got in 2007 while on leave in Croatia during his time in the Marines.
Posted inLocal News, Maine, Religion & Values, Rumford Falls Times
New pastor brings midwestern charm to Dixfield Church on the Hill
An open house reception will be held Oct. 26 to welcome pastor Matt Andrews and his wife, Kristi.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Handler of Maine public safety dog resigns while facing animal cruelty charge
Brodie Hinckley, who served as the director of the Maine Bureau of Emergency Communications, resigned from his position this month.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
170,000 Mainers won’t get November SNAP benefits. Blame the shutdown.
About 12.5% of Maine’s residents use the assistance program previously known as food stamps, which is already facing historic cuts included in the Republican budget bill passed over the summer.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Versant taps Canadian utility executive as new president
Erica Young will begin leading Maine’s second-largest electricity provider next year.
Posted inMaine, The Rangeley Highlander
Dozens protest ‘No Kings’ in Rangeley
The small group gathered Saturday on Main Street to join nationwide demonstrations against Trump administration policies.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Endangered North Atlantic right whale numbers up slightly
For the fourth year in a row, estimated annual births outnumbered deaths for the critically endangered species.
Posted inElections, Maine, Nation / World, News, Politics
Former US Rep. Mike Michaud backs Jared Golden’s primary challenger
Golden’s campaign dismissed the endorsement of Matt Dunlap, pointing to Michaud’s loss in the 2014 governor’s race.