WOODSTOCK — The Board of Selectmen on Tuesday began reviewing the warrant for the annual town meeting in March. Town Manager Vern Maxfield pointed out to the board that in an effort to explain some of the larger questions on the warrant, he drafted explanations that would be included on the warrant and the town […]
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First of 2016 Brown Bag Lunch program to kick off in Bethel Jan. 26
BETHEL — The Western Mountains Senior College will hold its first Brown Bag Lunch program of the year from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, at the Bethel Inn Library, volunteer Nancy Davis said. Davis said the theme will be Replaying the 60s, where residents will have the chance to discuss how they remember the […]
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This week’s Region agenda
Monday Casco: Open Space Commission, 6:30 p.m., Casco Community Center Rumford: Northern Oxford Regional Solid Waste Board, 5 p.m., Municipal Building Tuesday Buckfield: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Municipal Center Farmington: Franklin County Commission, 9 a.m., County Building Hartford: Road Committee, 7 p.m., Town Hall Livermore Falls: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Otisfield: Planning Board, 7 p.m., […]
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Fire levels cabin in Riley Township
RILEY TOWNSHIP – An out-of-state couple who started a fire in their wood stove and went for a walk found their cabin engulfed in flames when they returned Friday afternoon, Fire Chief Bruce Pierce said. “While they were letting the wood stove heat up, they took a walk,” Pierce said. “By the time they got […]
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Bethel backs off on ‘Heart and Soul’ comprehensive plan
BETHEL — Selectmen voted to delay any involvement in the Community Heart and Soul project until next year. “Community Heart and Soul reconnects people with what they love most about their town and translates those personal and emotional connections into a blueprint that serves as the foundation for future community decisions,” according to the Heart and […]
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Bethel to seek community input on commercial banners
BETHEL — After Code Enforcement Officer Jeff Warden presented selectmen Monday with evidence of multiple “banner” violations of the sign ordinance, the board decided to hold off on enforcement until officials look at changing the regulations. The issue arose last month when Warden reported that the Maine Mineral & Gem Museum did not have a […]
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Mahoosuc Land Trust unveils speaker series
BETHEL — The Mahoosuc Land Trust has announced its schedule of speakers for its “Into the Woods” series. It features presentation from people who work in the forests of Maine. Land Trust member Jolan Ippolito said the series will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, with a presentation on trail-building by Ryder Scott and […]
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Ski Museum of Maine cancels annual fashion show
BETHEL — The Ski Museum of Maine is canceling its second annual Vintage Ski Fashion Show scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 9, at the Bethel Inn, President Wende Gray said. She said the show was canceled because of “last-minute operational issues that we were unable to overcome, as well as possible adverse driving conditions. We hope to […]
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Woodstock board cuts General Assistance budget
WOODSTOCK — The Board of Selectmen voted 2-1 Tuesday to cut the General Assistance budget from $6,000 to $5,000 for 2016-17. Chairman Ron Deegan suggested the cut during a review of the proposed spending plan. “A cut of $1,000 won’t make much of a difference with the budget,” Town Manager Vern Maxfield said. “To me, […]
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Sunday River to host third Frozen Rush race
NEWRY — Sunday River Ski Resort will host its third annual Red Bull Frozen Rush on Jan. 7 and 8. The popular event pits professional truck drivers in head-to-head races using off-road trucks. The event was first held in 2013 and included eight drivers. It attracted nearly 10,000 spectators and aired on the afternoon of […]