The Fayette Select Board voted unanimously on Sept. 30 to set the 2025-26 tax rate at $12.75 per $1,000 of valuation, reflecting increased assessments and infrastructure investments.
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Oxford Hills kids get the drill on fire safety
Oct. 5-11 was Fire Prevention Week, presented by the National Fire Protection Association.
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Otisfield elects Bedell to Select Board
Brendan Bedell will serve out the term of longtime member Lenny Adler, who passed away in July.
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WMCA launches Healthy Home Evaluation program
Western Maine Community Action (WMCA) is pleased to announce the launch of its newest pilot program aimed at improving health outcomes across Franklin County. Thanks to a generous grant from the Maine Cancer Foundation, WMCA will pilot a Healthy Home Evaluation (HHE) program designed to identify, educate about, and address health hazards caused by unsafe […]
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West Paris to hold public hearing, vote on Agnes Gray school building’s future
The building was closed due to unsafe conditions in February 2024, and the town is considering whether to keep it or sell it.
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What to do in Rangeley: Book clubs, hunters’ breakfast and artist reception
Rangeley area happenings and events for Friday, October 10, through Thursday, October 23, 2025.
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Plan to use land at Jay’s Androscoggin Mill for waste collection network moves ahead
JayCo of Bangor purchased the landfill and wastewater treatment section of the former Androscoggin Mill in Jay after permits were transferred Sept. 26.
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Mexico Fire Department awarded $152K for equipment
The federal money will pay to replace air packs that are 17 years old.
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Slight tax increase for Mexico
Mexico Water District and Mexico Sewer District offices will be relocating.
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Bath Housing celebrates latest apartment openings
The housing-focused nonprofit celebrates the newly built apartment complex that opened at the start of summer.