The Episcopal Diocese of Maine has received about three times the usual number of applications in its ongoing effort to replace Bishop Stephen Lane when he retires next year. Church leaders figure the spike in interest probably has something to do with Portland’s growing reputation and regular appearance on “best of” lists for being a […]
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Charitable fund seeking applications
BRUNSWICK — The Fund Committee of the Alfred M. Senter Fund is soliciting applications from public charities involved in promoting the cultural, educational, environmental well being and general health and welfare of residents of Brunswick, Topsham, Durham, Harpswell, West Bath, Lisbon and Bath. The deadline is Oct. 31. The fund especially seeks to support charities […]
Daughters of Isabella plan May anniversary dinner
MEXICO — St. Timothy’s Circle 504, Daughters of Isabella, will celebrate its 88th anniversary banquet at 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 8, at Region 9. Dinner will be presented by Ryan Kimble’s culinary arts class and served at 5:30 p.m. The price of the dinner is $20. Mail checks to Doris Bourret, 325 Franklin St., Rumford, […]
Moose hunting applications online only for 2018 season
AUGUSTA (AP) — The state of Maine is taking online applications for the upcoming moose hunting season. The state is only accepting online applications this year. Tens of thousands of people typically apply for a spot in Maine’s moose hunt, which takes place every fall. The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife announced Tuesday […]
Wilton receives eight applications for superintendent, chief operator of plants
WILTON — The town has received eight applications for superintendent and chief operator of the wastewater treatment and water plants, Town Manager Rhonda Irish said. The position has been vacant since Sept. 12, when Justin Futia left town employment. Jay Sewer Superintendent Mark Holt has been assisting Wilton for four or five hours a week […]
Nine applications received for Mt. Blue Middle School principalship
FARMINGTON – Regional School Unit 9 has received nine applications for Mt. Blue Middle School principal, Superintendent Tom Ward said. Members of the school board’s Administrator Evaluation Committee will review the applications Tuesday, Feb. 2. Principal Gary Oswald, who has been principal for 18 years, plans to retire when his contract expires at the end […]
Nine apply to become Rangeley police chief
RANGELEY — The town has received nine applications for the police chief position, Administrative Assistant Traci Pitt said Friday. The deadline for applications was Wednesday, Dec. 2. Interviews will be set up with some candidates. A hiring panel made up of selectpersons, community members, law enforcement representatives, the town’s human resource officer and Town Manager […]
11 apply for Newry administrator job
NEWRY — The Board of Selectmen is accepting applications for town administrator until noon Monday, Nov. 16. Town Administrator Loretta Powers told selectmen Monday evening that she has received 11 applications. “We have one person from Arizona, another from Utah,” Powers told the board. “We have people from a variety of locations.” Powers, who has […]
Clients still complain about HIV/AIDS help from CDC
LEWISTON — Months after complaining about the way the state helps people with HIV or AIDS, clients say there’s been little change and they’ve given up trying to get help. However, the state says clients appear to have adapted to the changes it made, and more people are starting to seek help. In July, the […]
RSU 9 receives 12 applications for support services director
FARMINGTON — RSU 9 has received 12 applications for the position of support services director, Superintendent Tom Ward said Thursday. The support services director oversees bus drivers, custodians, facilities and grounds. David Leavitt, who served the district for nearly 33 years, beginning as a mechanic, left his position as director of support services Friday for a […]