POLAND — John Hawley, director of operations for Regional School Unit 16, told a committee Monday that the failed $5 million bond to update the ventilation and heating systems in the district’s three elementary schools would not have been enough to cover the cost. “We’re kind of lucky that the bond didn’t pass,” he told […]
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RSU 16 board discusses future of Minot school and sixth-grade classes
POLAND — Minot elementary school students can be moved to other district schools without town approval if the school is not officially closed and remains district property, directors of Regional School Unit 16 said at Monday night’s meeting. The impact of losing a small-town school “is really an emotional thing for children and family,” parent […]
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Mechanic Falls Council hears options for elementary schools
MECHANIC FALLS — The Town Council received a report Tuesday night from two town representatives on Regional School Unit 16’s Task Force Futures Committee studying the future of the district’s elementary schools. RSU 16 Chairwoman Mary Martin gave a brief rundown of the 23-member panel charged with making recommendations to the school directors. She said […]
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Working: David Foster launches new career as a digital real estate agent
At 57, Foster knew he had to reinvent himself. The path he chose might surprise you.
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RSU 16 task force OKs two options for elementary schools
The fate of the Minot Consolidated School hangs in the balance as leaders decide the future of the district’s elementary schools.
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Estimates to fix RSU 16 elementary schools range from $10M to $13M
POLAND — A preliminary assessment of what it would cost to maintain the three elementary schools in Regional School Unit 16 versus consolidating them into two schools was released to the public Thursday by Assistant Superintendent Amy Hediger. The estimates ranged from $10.03 million to $13.41 million. In an email to all interested parties, Hediger, […]
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Norway parish to honor patron saint with service project
Parishioners and Fr. Ed Clifford, pastor of St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish, are honoring their parish’s patron saint while encouraging service to those in need of mercy. On Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 26-27 and Sept. 2-3, community members and parishioners from St. Catherine of Sienna Church (32 Paris St. in Norway) and Our Lady of […]
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Daddy O’s Diner preparing to open new location in Mechanic Falls
$16.9 million in construction permits approved in Auburn; New brewery and taproom coming to Turner; Aroma Joe’s opens new Turner location.
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Mechanic Falls man charged with attempted murder
Police say Sean Hutchins was at a campsite in May when he shot at a man.
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Mechanic Falls church offers Wednesday prayer service
MECHANIC FALLS — Father Gary Drinkwater, pastor of the Anglican Church at 64 Elm St., plans to hold a prayer service at 4 p.m. every Wednesday at the church. The service’s format is unstructured. Regular church services are held at 10 a.m every Sunday. For more information, email [email protected]. Check out other upcoming area […]