Residents will be asked to approve a $5.9 million interim budget in March as the town transitions from a calendar fiscal year to a July 1 to June 30 cycle, aligning with county and school governments.
Local News
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Rumford Falls Times
Rumford’s new apartment building for seniors draws early interest after open house
The first-floor apartments in the 33-unit facility have been claimed, the property manager says.
advertisement
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News, The Bethel Citizen
Purchase of roadside spring in Woodstock saves water source from development
Braydon Rice, of Woodstock, paid $70,000 to ensure the spring remains undeveloped. The town is likely to conduct a geological survey.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser, Local & State, News, Schools & Education
Budget planning begins as Spruce Mountain school district reviews bleachers, technology
The facilities director told the RSU 73 board that the new bleachers have arrived at Spruce Mountain High School and will be installed soon.
Posted inBusiness, Community, Food, Guides, Local & State, News, The Bethel Citizen, The Franklin Journal, The Rangeley Highlander, Things to Do
Western Maine ski resorts take dining up a notch
Stand in line cafeteria-style or try something different. Food and drink choices are aplenty at Maine’s three largest ski mountains: Saddleback, Sunday River and Sugarloaf.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Local & State, News, Schools & Education
Paris resists school district proposal to move bus garage
A 10-year, $3.8 million bond referendum will be held Feb. 24. Objections to the proposed bus garage include traffic congestion, loss of property tax revenue and increased pressure on taxpayers.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools & Education, The Rangeley Highlander
Western Maine school competes in WinterKids Winter Games
Community Regional Charter School in Skowhegan is taking part in the 2026 WinterKids Winter Games, a monthlong statewide outdoor learning and wellness challenge for Maine schools.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Small fire forces evacuation of Farmington classroom
A piece of clothing going through a print screening dryer catches fire at Foster Career and Technical Education Center.
Posted inBusiness, Community, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Local & State
Residents to buy Jay mobile home park, citing rising rents and missed maintenance
An offer by residents to purchase the Hidden Circle mobile home park in Jay has been accepted, securing local control from out-of-state ownership.
Posted inNews, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education, The Bethel Citizen
Andover projects $1.58 M budget for school year
The budget includes Andover Elementary and payment for students attending SAD 44 and RSU 10 schools.