More than a week of extreme cold in northern New England will give way briefly, but hold your celebrations — the warming temperature is going to be accompanied by a howling snowstorm. The National Weather Service said the snow will arrive Thursday, with 8 to 12 inches expected in southern and western Maine. The weather service […]
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RSU 4 school board addresses water issues at Oak Hill High School
WALES — The RSU 4 school board on Wednesday advised the superintendent that he may want to pursue the option of connecting Oak Hill High School with the town water supply. That advice came during an emergency meeting Wednesday night in which the board discussed what should be done about a water issue at Oak Hill. Students […]
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RSU 4 board to meet Wednesday on water issues at Oak Hill High School
UPDATED 12:54 p.m. The RSU 4 School Board will hold an emergency meeting Wednesday night to discuss solutions to Oak Hill High School’s water problems. Oak Hill High School students were let out at 12:15 p.m. Wednesday because the school’s well is running low on water. “We could always bring in bottled water for cooking […]
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Lisbon, Oak Hill talk about adult ed programs
LISBON — School Committee members spoke with Oak Hill’s Adult Education director about their combined programs during Monday night’s meeting. Oak Hill staff have begun to hold adult education classes every Tuesday and Thursday at Gartley Street School, and are looking to extend to other days during the week in the future. “Our goal was to […]
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Lisbon school officials consider consolidating services
LISBON — The School Committee on Monday offered opinions on joining or creating a regional leadership center, as part of a new state law. Superintendent Richard Green discussed creating a center with Regional School Unit 4 for alternative and day treatment programs, and staff professional development. RSU 4 includes Litchfield, Sabattus and Wales. “We are […]
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Taxes drop in Sabattus
SABATTUS — Selectmen this week set the tax rate and it’s going down $1. The average house in town will save $107 this year, according to Town Manager Tony Ward. “Which in today’s environment is substantial,” he added. Tax bills with the new mil rate, $17.75, have already been sent out, with the first half […]
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Debra Jean McLeod
WINTHROP — Debra Jean (Vaughn) McLeod of Winthrop, 63, passed away on July 11. She peacefully rests after a brave, short fight with pancreatic cancer. Debra was born on January 28, 1954, in Rumford, the eldest child of Malcolm and Dorothy Vaughn. She graduated from Rumford High School in 1972. Deb married the love of […]
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Briefly: City
Robin Dow Seniors to meet AUBURN — Robin Dow Senior Citizens will meet Wednesday, July 12. The directors’ meeting will be at 10:45 p.m., and the regular meeting will follow. Those attending should bring their own lunch. Bingo will be played after lunch. The Chinese luncheon will be held Wednesday, July 26. Tickets will cost $6 each and be […]
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RSU 4 school budget passes
WALES — Voters Tuesday passed the Regional School Unit 4 budget of $18.72 million by a 362-207 vote. “Obviously, I’m happy with those results,” Superintendent Jim Hodgkin said. The 2017-18 budget is down $69,000 from last year’s budget of $18.79 million. “We were able to retire some debt,” Hodgkin said. “The Carrie Ricker School is […]
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RSU 4, Lisbon Adult Ed reach agreement
LISBON — The School Committee on Monday approved a cooperative agreement between Regional School Unit 4 and Lisbon Adult and Community Education at Gartley Street School. Adult education programs will now be offered at Oak Hill Adult Education in Wales. “We will still offer HiSET test preparation classes, assisting with college preparation and workforce-ready programs at […]