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Forger allowed to sell in parking lot, for now
By Erin Place NORWAY—With what started out as a misunderstanding between a South Woodstock man selling medicinal mushrooms and the Aubuchon Hardware district manager will have a happy ending. Troy Ryerson, who says his customers know him as “the Fiddlehead Guy,” has been selling the plants on and off for 20 years in the south […]
Andover votes to leave SAD 44
Andover residents voted 298-103 Wednesday to withdraw from SAD 44. A 2/3 majority was required. A new town school committee will be elected in November, according to Withdrawal Committee officials, and that group will then appoint a superintendent. The withdrawal will be become effective July 1 of next year. The withdrawal plan calls for Andover […]
Newry votes to form school withdrawal committee
Newry residents voted 82-60 Wednesday to form a school withdrawal committee to craft a plan for the town to potentially withdraw from SAD 44, according to Town Administrator Loretta Powers. As part of the approval vote, residents also okayed spending up to $50,000 to create the withdrawal plan, which would include both an educational plan […]
Andover, Newry school withdrawal votes are WEDNESDAY, Sept. 24
Andover and Newry voters go to the polls Wednesday, Sept. 24 to decide separate school withdrawal issues. For Andover, it’s whether or not to actually withdraw from SAD 44. A 2/3 majority of those voting is required. For Newry, it’s whether or not to study the option of withdrawal and prepare an educational/financial plan for […]
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How would YOU save Lost Valley?
So the Sun Journal is asking readers: How would you save Lost Valley? What changes would you suggest to help the business survive? Think big, small, mundane or creative. We’ll share your ideas with the owners and local economic development experts for an upcoming feature. Please include your name, hometown and contact information. Contact staff […]
Residents OK sewer ordinance, selectmen contract for foundation
By Ann Wood OXFORD—The town will have its wasterwater treatment facility, following a unanimous vote by the Oxford Board of Selectmen on Tuesday to contract with Sargent Corp., of Stillwater, to install the foundation and outfall pipe for around $2.87 million—about $429,000 less than K&K Excavation’s bid and a whopping $830,000 less than Cianbro Corp’s […]
Puzzled by your pet?
Wondering how to stop Fluffy from being so finicky? Worried about Fido’s seeming depression now that the house is empty? Curious about why the chicken crossed the road? Whatever your pressing pet questions, we want to hear from you! Reporter Lindsay Tice is writing a feature that will bring some of your most common, unique […]