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Officials looking for clarification of permitting

PERU – Town officials are seeking clarity and consistency with regard to the town’s building permit procedures. At Monday night’s selectmen’s meeting, the board considered a permit from Sheila Delamater to replace a roof on a camper at Le Paresseux Snowshoe Club on Green Woods Road. After the board voted in favor of it, Chairman […]

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School budget explained to town residents

DIXFIELD – About a dozen residents turned out Tuesday night for a presentation on the Western Foothills School District’s proposed budget. Superintendent Tom Ward outlined the reasons behind the $34.1 million proposal, which is slightly less than the total approved by the three member districts – SADs 21 in Dixfield, 39 in Buckfield and 43 […]

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Teen facing two charges

RUMFORD – An 18-year-old Rumford man was arrested Sunday evening and charged with furnishing marijuana and endangering the welfare of a child. Rumford Police Department Sgt. Tracey Higley said Zachery Giberson was arrested around 9 p.m., but he did not have the exact address. He was released from the Rumford Police Department on $500 unsecured […]

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MT–Wolf Hunt

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — State wildlife commissioners planning to set a quota for Montana\’s 2009 wolf hunt will take public comment on a proposal that the figure fall between 26 and 165. Commissioners supported that range on Thursday and plan to set the quota when they meet in Helena on July 9. Public comment will […]

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Performance poetry strives for extreme, even absurd

LEWISTON — Students in a contemporary performance poetry course taught by William Pope.L, a senior lecturer in theater at Bates College and a widely acclaimed artist, will perform their final projects Tuesday, May 26. Asked to describe performance poetry, Pope.L said, “We try to rethink poetry as something you do, not just something you say. […]

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Summer in Maine 2009 calendar of events

May 9-10 SOUTH PARIS: “Wildflower Celebration” at McLaughlin Garden 10 a.m.-5 p.m. plant sale focuses on native Maine wildflowers and perennials; gift shop and house will be open; fun children’s activities from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on both days; free. 15-June 14 GREENVILLE: Moose Mainea, Moosehead Lake Region, honors the region’s favorite resident, “The Moose.” Events […]

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Libraries, Museums, Historical Societies

AUBURN Androscoggin Historical Society promotes the discovery, preservation, and dissemination of knowledge about the history of Androscoggin County and the State of Maine. County Building, 2 Turner Street, 784-0586. AUGUSTA Old Fort Western, America’s oldest surviving wooden fort and a National Historic Landmark. Visit 16 Cony Street, 626-2385. AUGUSTA Maine State Museum at the State […]

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Super summer camps

A great day camp can be right around the corner-literally. The ideal day camp program for your child may be right in your neighborhood. Check with your local YMCA, Jewish Community Center, 4H, or city parks and recreation department for programs that suit your child. A wide variety of programs with many choices are available. […]