The repairs are expected to last three to five decades, according to Town Manager Kelly Weissenfels.
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Southern New Hampshire University names students to president’s list
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Southern New Hampshire University has named several local students to the 2022 fall president’s list. They include Lauren LaPlante-Tripp of Sweden; Garth Thompson of Naples; Andrew Gray and Tyler Homer, both of Raymond; Ryan Farrell of Topsham; Marijane Sawyer of Auburn; and Nichole Carter, Nicholas Powers, Emily Willis, Mariah Bicknell, Kanamugire Ishimwe […]
Christmas displays bring excitement, glow to central Maine neighborhoods
Many displays are dazzling, such as Winter Wonderland at Augusta West Kampground, which features more than 100,000 lights.
Winthrop trust, landowners partner for full moon walk Dec. 7 in Litchfield
Winthrop’s Kennebec Land Trust staff, along with landowners Teague Morris and Dusty Small, plan to take advantage of the full moon for a hike at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, at the Small-Burnham Conservation Area in Litchfield. RSVPs are required, as space is limited. Those who attend are asked to bring what they need to […]
Babcock Bridge connecting Litchfield, West Gardiner to be replaced beginning next June
Construction had been scheduled to begin in late 2022, but was pushed to June 2023. The bridge remains safe for motorists, according to state transportation officials.
RSU 4 voters approve corrective budget validation referendum
Residents of Wales, Sabattus and Litchfield vote yes on corrected warrant article for additional local funds.
Litchfield resident reports missing support dog
Shayla-Mae Sabine is searching for her pit bull, Tovi, a support dog that helps her through seizures and dealing with past traumas.
Halloween events serve up spooky fun across central Maine
Costumes and candy ruled Sunday at the Litchfield Fairgrounds for the Regional School Unit 4 PTA Trunk or Treat, an annual event celebrating Halloween, and one of dozens of events and displays scheduled between now and the end of October.
Postal Service staffing shortages prompting alarming delays for central Mainers
Across the region, businesses and residents are complaining that spotty mail delivery is delaying checks, bills and medications, but with about 100 vacancies for Postal Service workers in Maine and a low unemployment rate, it’s not clear service will improve any time soon.
High costs, loss of local identity drive Litchfield to consider withdrawing from RSU 4
The town is not officially withdrawing from the school district, but a committee met for the first time Thursday to begin discussing options the town has if residents decide to more forward.