LEWISTON — Schools in the Twin Cities will get more money from the state this year, as will most schools in the tri-county area. The Lewiston School Department stands to receive $1.23 million more, for a total of $36.5 million in General Purpose Aid to Education, according to preliminary figures from Gov. Paul LePage’s administration. […]
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Mechanic Falls seeks repaving, sidewalk work for Route 121
MECHANIC FALLS — Sidewalks in the downtown could see some improvements as early as this summer, Town Manager John Hawley told the council Monday. Hawley said that he, and representatives from water and sewer departments, met with Maine Department of Transportation officials to discuss plans to repave Route 121 from the Hackett Mills Bridge in […]
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H. Gilpatrick: Pastors are involved
This is in response to Tanner Nolin’s letter (Jan. 23) and guest column by the Rev. Douglas Taylor (Jan. 15). To say pastors are busy one day a week is far from the truth for active and community-involved congregations. My pastor preaches at the Sunday morning service, also at the Sunday evening service with a […]
Posted inWell Done
Well done – Owen Hicks
CASTINE — Owen Hicks of Minot was named to the dean’s list at Maine Maritime Academy. He is the son of William and Nina Hicks of Minot.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Minot board backs articles, opposes ball field work
MINOT — Selectmen Monday made their formal recommendations on warrant articles for March’s annual town meeting. On March 3, townspeople will be voting on requests from town departments that total about $1,363,000. While selectmen advocated approval of most of the funding requests, they are recommending against a request from the town Conservation Committee to resurface […]
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H.S. boys’ basketball: Knights slam door on Seagulls
POLAND — After a dominant first half, Poland took its foot off the gas pedal in the second long enough for Old Orchard Beach to find its footing. Not long enough, however, for the Seagulls to take full flight. A five-point play in the fourth-quarter followed by a three-point play in favor of the Knights […]
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RSU 16 announces winter courses for adults
MECHANIC FALLS — RSU 16 Adult Education has announced its winter courses. Registration may be completed in person at 129 Elm St. or by mail: PO Box 129, Mechanic Falls, ME 04256. Registration forms may be downloaded at [email protected]. Credit card payments cannot be accepted. Bedbugs: Don’t let ‘em bite…! This presentation is designed by […]