POLAND — A referendum on the RSU 16 budget will be held Tuesday, June 10. Polls will be open in the Mechanic Falls’ municipal building, Minot’s Town Office and Poland’s Town Hall from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The $20 million proposed spending plan was approved at the May 12 districtwide meeting. It is up […]
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Jones Band to play for dances PARIS — A dance with music by the Jones Dance Band will take place from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturdays, June 7, 14, 21 and 28, at the American Legion Hall, Church Street. Cost is $5. Clothing center open two Saturdays HARTFORD — The Hartford Community Church Clothing Center […]
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Mechanic Falls council considers pay-per-bag waste disposal
MECHANIC FALLS — The Town Council agreed Monday that the town ought to look seriously at a “pay as you throw” system for solid waste disposal. Kathryn Oak, manager of the transfer station, told councilors a “pay-per-bag” method could save property taxpayers over $90,000 a year. “I think it is a great idea,” Councilor Lou […]
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Well done – Student achievements
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Aubie Greenleaf of Auburn was inducted into the International Honor Society Chi Sigma Iota Alpha Chapter on March 22 at Ohio University Athens, where she is a graduate student. She graduated from Edward Little High School in Auburn. She is the daughter of Helena and Jon Woodhead, step-daughter of David Farr, and […]
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Local CUs contribute volunteer hours to communities
PORTLAND — The Maine Credit Union League has announced the results of the 2013 CUs’ Share for ME Program, which tracks volunteer hours as reported by credit unions. The 2013 total was the second-highest ever, with nearly 37,500 hours documented by 40 credit unions and close to 1,000 volunteers contributing their time for a community […]
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Students heading outdoors for annual trout release
POLAND — Approximately 130 fifth-grade students from RSU16 (Poland, Minot and Mechanic Falls) will go outdoors on Friday, May 9, to participate in the annual Brook Trout Release hosted by Poland Spring Bottling. Students will spend the day ensuring that the brook trout they have raised for the past four months have a healthy, clean […]
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New Auburn Seniors meet May 7 AUBURN — New Auburn Seniors will meet at noon Wednesday, May 7, at the Sacred Heart Church. Lunch will follow the meeting, with Bingo after. There are new tables for bingo. Seniors will be given free coffee mugs to be used at any Dunkin’ Donuts for the rest of […]
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Mechanic Falls council briefs on ballot
MECHANIC FALLS — Town Manager John Hawley on Monday briefed the Town Council on the ballots for the June 10 municipal budget referendum. Hawley said he confirmed that voting on the 30 or so budget lines will be ‘yes’ or ‘no’ on the amounts proposed. “Each article gives a dollar figure, followed with a note […]