NEW VINEYARD — Library trustees received more good news this week as they continued their pursuit to build a larger library and add running water and a new septic system. The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development program awarded the library expansion $27,600 to help offset the $225,000 they have committed to raise for the […]
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New Vineyard voters reject recall, conduct ordinances
NEW VINEYARD — Voters on Thursday evening rejected proposals for two ordinances that would provide stricter standards of behavior for municipal officers and for their recall. The 86 residents who packed Smith Hall were willing to listen, but many requested proof that selectmen had acted improperly while conducting the town’s affairs. Voters turned down adopting […]
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New Vineyard to discuss recall, conduct ordinances
NEW VINEYARD — Voters will have the opportunity Thursday night to approve or reject two ordinance proposals. Petitioners at the 6 p.m. meeting at Smith Hall will ask residents to adopt a code-of-conduct ordinance and a recall-of-elected-officials ordinance. Jon and Alyce Cavanaugh said they had lost patience with what they perceived as selectmen’s consistently improper […]
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Library Day at blueberry farm WILTON — The annual “Library Day” will be held at the Wilton Blueberry Farm on Saturday, Aug. 4. The proceeds of all sales of blueberries on that day will be contributed to the Wilton Free Public Library. “The crop arrived early and is bountiful,” according to farm owners Irving Faunce […]
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Today’s agenda
Franklin NEW VINEYARD: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Oxford Hills CASCO: Open Space Commission, 7 p.m., Casco Community Center River Valley PERU: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office
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Red Claws clinic to visit area FARMINGTON — The Maine Red Claws third annual summer clinic series will continue next week with stops in Farmington, Thomaston and Auburn before concluding the summer schedule in Lisbon Falls. The 90-minute free clinics will be led by Red Claws point guard Kenny Hayes and former Red Claws forward […]
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Today’s agenda
Franklin NEW VINEYARD: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Oxford Hills BETHEL: Conservation Commission, 4:30 p.m., Town Office CASCO: Open Space Commission, 7 p.m., Casco Community Center CASCO: Zoning Board of Appeals, 7 p.m., Casco Community Center NEWRY: Selectmen, 4:30 p.m., Town Office OXFORD: SAD 17 Board of Directors, 7 p.m., Central Office PARIS: Paris Utility […]
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Well done – Area college graduates
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Saint Anselm College celebrated its 119th commencement exercises on May 19. Local graduates include the following students. Richard J. Barrett of Auburn, an economics major. Benjamin O. Hartnett of Auburn, an international business major. Alexander J. Lafreniere of Lewiston, a psychology major. Andrew N. Marden of Lewiston, a financial economics major. Kaylee […]
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Clearwater meeting is July 22 INDUSTRY — The Clearwater Lake Improvement Association will hold its annual meeting on Sunday, July 22, at the Industry Town Hall. The meeting will start at noon with a potluck dinner. All members and interested persons are urged to attend. Bring a favorite food dish to share with others. Soda, […]
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ITHACA, N.Y. — Amanda Martin, daughter of Jeanne and Dan Martin of Lewiston, has been named to the dean’s list with a 4.0 average for the spring semester at Cornell University. A 2009 graduate of Lewiston High School, Martin is majoring in theater and sociology. BOSTON — Brittany Martin, daughter of Jeanne and Dan Martin of Lewiston, […]