Greenwood Resident Norman Millett was presented with the 2021 Spirit of America Award, recognizing him for his dedication to the town. Millett served 15 years on the select board, five years on the planning board and is currently serving on the board of appeals. This year’s town report was also dedicated to Millett. Selectmen decided […]
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SAD 44 considers partnership with French university
REGION — At the June 14 school board meeting, Superintendent Dave Murphy spoke on a pilot program that is in the works with the University of Poitiers in Poitiers, France for the upcoming school year. “We have had several conversations with the school and things seem to be moving in a positive direction,” Murphy said. […]
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Selectmen talk mural project, approve application
BETHEL — At the Bethel Board of Selectmen June 14 meeting, Town Manager Loretta Powers spoke on some of the feedback she has gotten regarding the mural project that is underway at the Gem Theater on Cross Street. “We’ve gotten some complaints and phone calls about it,” Powers said. The project has also generated a […]
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For 35 Telstar graduates, life commences
REGION — As friends and family gathered Friday to celebrate Telstar High School’s Class of 2021, valedictorian Shelby Thorman told classmates, “This is the beginning of our independence. It’s time to make our mark on the world.” Thorman also reminded her class to think of their senior year when the life gets challenging. “Remember even […]
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Telstar High School graduates 35
As friends and family gathered Friday to celebrate Telstar High School’s Class of 2021, valedictorian Shelby Thorman told classmates, “This is the beginning of our independence. It’s time to make our mark on the world.” In all, 35 seniors received diplomas in the ceremony, which wrapped up in just under an hour. Salutatorian Max Kruse […]
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Selectmen discuss donation of land
GREENWOOD — Last week, selectmen discussed an offer by current owner of the former town mill, Louise Jonaitis, who wishes to donate three parcels of land to the town. The land includes the parking lot in front of the mill, post office and the land between the town hall and church building. Jonaitis said she […]
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McCartney, Berry win selectboard races
REGION — On top of electing school board directors Tuesday, two district towns – Bethel and Newry – also voted for selectmen. In Bethel, residents Pat McCartney and Tabaitha Steward were running for the open seat on the board, with McCartney getting 107 votes and Steward 73. Bob Everett, running un-opposed, was re-elected to the […]
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Board signs resolution, gets local rec update
WEST PARIS — Selectmen signed a resolution that states the town’s support of the constitutional right to bear arms, which was passed at a special town meeting earlier this month. Library Director Brenda Gould said the library has removed many of its guidelines but is still recommending that people wear masks when inside the building. […]
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Two residents seek open spot on select board
BETHEL — For the second straight year, Bethel’s annual town meeting will take place on the common Wednesday, June 9 at 6 p.m. Residents Pat McCartney and Tabaitha Steward are vying for the open seat on the select board board for a three-year term, which had been held by Selectman Peter Southam, who announced earlier […]