LEWISTON — After another round of emotional talks, the City Council decided Tuesday to officially support a legislative bill that would fund an immigrant resource coordinator position in the city. The vote in favor of the resolve, 6-1, did not include a vote from Mayor Shane Bouchard, who does not support the bill. Councilor Michael Marcotte […]
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Janet Mills to address Auburn Democrats
AUBURN — The Auburn Democratic City Committee will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23, at Auburn Hall. Maine Attorney General Janet Mills, a contender in the 2018 Democratic primary for governor, will address the committee. Auburn Democrats and visitors are invited to attend city committee meetings on the fourth Tuesday of each […]
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SAD 44, parents seek solutions to bullying
BETHEL — About 40 people attended a meeting at Telstar High School on Thursday on the issue of bullying. The gathering included presentations by SAD 44 school administrators and Sarah Ricker, the student assistance coordinator for the Maine Department of Education. The meeting was prompted in part by concerns of the group Parents Against Bullying […]
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Lisbon councilors welcome new officials
LISBON — Councilors re-elected Allen Ward as chairman and Chris Brunelle as vice chairman during Tuesday night’s town council meeting. Town Clerk Twila Lycette swore in newly elected officials Fern Larochelle and Ross Cunningham. Larochelle joins the Town Council and Cunningham joins the school committee. The council revised the attendance policy in their working rules. If a councilor […]
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Auburn Democrats to meet
AUBURN — The monthly meeting of the Auburn Democratic City Committee will be held Tuesday, Nov. 28, at Auburn Hall from 7 to 9 p.m. Jared Golden, assistant majority leader of the Maine House of Representatives and a candidate in the Democratic primary for the Second District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, will […]
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RSU 58 board reverses decision on forming service center
SALEM TOWNSHIP — The Regional School Unit 58 board of directors reversed its decision and agreed to join a regional service center Thursday night. Superintendent Susan Pratt told directors she and six other regional superintendents recently met with a Drummond Woodsum law firm attorney on ways to meet a Maine Department of Education deadline of Nov. […]
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River Valley Rotary board meets
The River Valley Rotary Club board met Oct. 27 when Randy Therrien, bank manager and club president, presided at the session at Key Bank, Rumford. Topics included the October Pumpkin Festival, the winterization project, preparations for Crutches for Africa and the donations the club has made. Pictured are Charlie LeDuc, secretary, at his laptop; from […]
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SAD 52 teachers compare pay
TURNER — Teachers from Leavitt Area High School attended Thursday’s SAD 52 school board meeting signifying their concern over delayed contract negotiations. Teachers held signs with the theme “worth more” and numeric comparisons of their current salaries to what they estimate they could make at other high schools. The group of about 45 teachers, […]
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West Paris selectmen accept bids for two parcels
WEST PARIS — The Board of Selectmen disposed of two tax-acquired properties Thursday. A non-buildable lot on Route 26 near McKeen Road went to Dale and Joanna Hosford for $100. Theirs was the only bid. The former Stacey Mason parcel off Allen Road went to Don Mason for $4,601.01. The only other bid was for […]
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New Gloucester garage contract signed; petition filed to reconsider vote
NEW GLOUCESTER — Selectmen voted 3-2 Monday night to authorize Town Manager Carrie Castonguay to sign the contract to build a public works garage. Meanwhile, a petition signed by 290 residents was filed with town officials this week asking for reconsideration of last week’s vote approving the $4.6 million project. The vote was 169-139. Chairman […]