LISBON — When you start talking to folks about Susan Conroy, a few themes begin to emerge: She was a people person. She worked tirelessly and she never wanted to claim credit for her achievements. You might even say Susan Conroy had moxie. A key figure behind the annual Moxie Festival, Conroy died unexpectedly Wednesday […]
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Kingfield POPS, Arts Festival to feature original art, fireworks, nationally recognized musicians
KINGFIELD — The town will host a music and art celebration that has become a traditional Western Maine summer kick-off. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 28, the free Arts Festival will feature live music, bake sales, handmade quilts, jewelry, soaps, lotions and original artwork. Gates open for the Kingfield POPS concert at […]
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Upton rejects fireworks ordinance
At last week’s Town Meeting Upton voters defeated a proposal to restrict the use of consumer fireworks. Nancy Thew had gathered 20 signatures on a petition to request an ordinance that would have limited fireworks use to July 4 and New Year’s Eve. While state law allows them year-round, towns may pass stricter requirements. Thew […]
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Mexico residents reminded of fireworks law
MEXICO — The Board of Selectmen and the police chief are reminding residents that using fireworks in town is illegal and could result in fines. Selectman Reggie Arsenault issued the reminder at Tuesday’s board meeting. “Any court costs incurred by the town can be passed on to anyone charged with firing off fireworks,” he said. […]
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Rumford board to hear updates on road projects, economic development
RUMFORD — Selectmen are expected to hear updates at Thursday night’s meeting on Public Works Road projects and an economic development project. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. in Rumford Falls Auditorium. Among additional new business agenda items are requests: * For funding fireworks. * From the Mountain Valley Lyme Disease Awareness Coalition. * From […]
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Maine Senate upholds fireworks restriction veto
AUGUSTA (AP) — The Maine Senate has upheld Republican Gov. Paul LePage’s veto of a bill that would’ve placed some limits on fireworks use in the state. The 20-15 vote on Wednesday falls short of the two-thirds needed to override the governor’s veto. The bill would’ve restricted fireworks use before noon and clarified that their […]
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LePage vetoes bill to restrict fireworks
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine Gov. Paul LePage has vetoed a bill that would’ve placed some limits on fireworks use. LePage said the bill that would’ve restricted the use of fireworks before noon and clarified that their irresponsible use could represent disorderly conduct represented “heavy-handed regulations.” He also said the bill “seeks to roll back […]
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Chesterville to hold hearing on fireworks, water quality ordinances
CHESTERVILLE — The Planning Board will hold a public hearing Thursday, Jan. 30, on a draft of a new Fireworks Ordinance and amendments to the Water Quality Ordinance that voters adopted in 2013. Residents voted 147-94 in November to adopt an ordinance to protect water quality in the town. It sets guidelines on commercial water […]
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Colisee prepares for New Year’s Eve fireworks show
LEWISTON — For the first time since rockers Mötley Crüe ignited fireballs inside the Colisee, the Lewiston arena Tuesday will feature a pyrotechnics show. “You’ll see pieces of what one would consider traditional fireworks, but it’s doing it in the context of an indoor setting,” Brian Petrovek, the managing owner and CEO of the Portland […]
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Border Patrol agent charged with using fireworks in and outside of Presque Isle hotel
PRESQUE ISLE — An off-duty U.S. Border Patrol agent from Jackman was hit with several charges this week after allegedly setting off fireworks inside and outside his hotel room in Presque Isle. Presque Isle Police Chief Matt Irwin said in a written statement Wednesday that the incident took place on Tuesday just before midnight at […]