A benefit spaghetti fundraiser will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, May 30 in the Helen S. Dunn School Cafeteria, 129 Military Drive, Greenbush. Gabby Sherman is a beautiful and wonderful young lady who has been diagnosed with a brain tumor. She has faced this diagnosis without fear and always with a smile on […]
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Beautification committee hard at work
Once upon a time there was a Beautification Committee in Orono, tasked with sprucing up the downtown area and softening the so-called “hardscape” with colorful oases of tasteful plantings. As often happens with committees conceived in a flush of exuberance, momentum flagged and it died a quiet death. But now it’s back, and it appears […]
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Old Town High School – third quarter honor roll
Grade 12, highest honors: Zachariah Bartlett, Faith Brackett, Mariah Campbell, Austin Comeau, Brandon Crouse, Meaghan Delcourt, Travis Doughty, Zachry Fox, Nickolas Gaudet, Marcilla Jackson, Tia Jackson, Ali King, Garvey Melmed, Kathryn Rawson, Aurora Sullivan;high honors: Taylor Bowers, Emma Burgason, Greyson Cannell, Brett Doughty, Miranda Gifford, Daniesha Hughes, Brittany Ireland, Meaghan Leighton, Wiphun Lewey, Madison Mahan, […]
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LMS marking 50 years with celebration
OLD TOWN – The Leonard Middle School, which opened in the fall of 1964, is holding a 50th birthday celebration on May 22. The schedule of events for the day is as follows:Alumni Breakfast (7:15-8 a.m.): If you went to school at LMS come for a healthy breakfast and see how middle schoolers start their […]
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IFW reduces moose permits
AUGUSTA – Due to a peak year for winter ticks and their impact on the moose population this winter, the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is reducing the number of moose permits available to hunters this fall. Earlier today, The IFW’s advisory council accepted the department’s recommendation to reduce the number of moose permits available […]
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Parents more aware of teen alcohol use
AUGUSTA – A recently completed statewide survey by the Office of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services (SAMHS) reveals that Maine parents are more aware of teen alcohol use. Parents who believed their teen had a drink in the past 30 days rose from 5 percent in 2009 to 17 percent in 2013, according the SAMHS […]
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Input sought on plan for people with developmental disabilities
AUGUSTA – The Maine Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Aging and Disability Services (OADS) is holding a pair of public hearings starting next week and is seeking comments on Maine’s services to people with developmental disabilities. Specifically, DHHS is looking for feedback on the changes that have taken place over the last […]
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Now isn’t the time to deal with grub problems
AUGUSTA—With melting snow and ice, rising temperatures and the arrival of lawn and gardening season, the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) is advising homeowners to do their homework before attempting to manage lawn grubs. DACF is seeking to reduce unnecessary, ineffective pesticide use to manage these pests. Many resources are available through the […]
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Library parking lot closing for day
A section of the Orono Public Library parking lot will be closed on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 to allow the Town to take down a hazardous tree. The lot will be reopened on Wednesday, May 14.
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Electric service interruption planned
Emera Maine crews are planning to conduct maintenance to the electrical system on Thursday, May 8. Areas affected are all of French Island, South Water Street, Middle, North and South Brunswick Streets, Route 2 or South Main Street and all side streets off of Route 2 to the Orono town line. The expected time of the […]