On April 26 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.. the Orono, UMaine and Old Town Police Departments will be working together to give the public another opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your medications for disposal to the University Mall on Stillwater […]
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Landfill meeting on Sunday
There will be a meeting to discuss the MRC’s proposed landfill for Greenbush or Argyle. This will take place from noon to 2 p.m. this Sunday, April 13 at Happy Acres Hall on Rte. 16 (Bennoch Rd.) in Alton. It was only recently that residents learned that they may have a new landfill and high tech sorting facility in their […]
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Public comments being taken on landfill proposal
The Maine Department of Environmental Protection is accepting comment on a Determination of Public Benefit for the possibility of a new landfill that could be built in either Greenbush in Argyle. The landfill is being explored by the Municipal Review Committee, the non-profit regional association that represents the 187 communities in the state that use […]
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Great Maine Bike Swap this weekend
The annual Great Maine Bike Swap will be held this Sunday, April 13 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at UMaine’s New Balance Student Recreation Center. Bike dropoff is on Saturday, April 12. The Great Maine Bike Swap, which is sponsored by the Maine Bicycle Coalition, offers a great way to buy used bicycles at […]
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Penobscot Times preview, April 10, 2014
In this week’s Penobscot Times: Greenbush residents are riled over the possibility of a new landfill being located there; any true fix of local rough roads would be a costly endeavor; info on this weekend’s Great Maine Bike Swap; and much much more. Copies of the Times are on newsstands now – get yours today!
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Nomination papers still available in Greenbush
Nomination papers are available for anyone interested in running for the upcoming seats available on the Board of Selectmen, where one seat is open, and two seats on the School Board; all terms of office are for three years. Please stop by the Town Office to pick up nomination papers during regular business hours.You must […]
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Golf tournament to benefit Special Olympics
The Orono Police Department, in partnership with the Maine Law Enforcement Torch Run, is organizing a benefit Golf Tournament to support Special Olympics Maine. The lead sponsors for the tournament are Ski Rack Sports of Bangor and the All New Old Town Canoe Predator Kayaks. This is an opportunity to swing clubs for a great […]
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New college scholarships offered for adults
BANGOR – Maine adults who want to return to college may qualify for as much as $4,000 per year in scholarships for up to four years, in a new Adult Degree Completion Scholarship Fund announced by the University of Maine System. The System’s fund aims to help Maine people complete their academic studies—many adults started their university education years ago, […]
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Online burn permit system now available statewide
AUGUSTA – Citizens seeking to burn brush, wood debris or agricultural fields now have the option to obtain their open burning permits electronically. The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Bureau of Forestry announced that it has expanded the online burn permit system statewide. Traditional hand-written burn permits are still available, but the online system […]
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Nomination papers still available in Greenbush
Nomination papers are available for anyone interested in running for the upcoming seats available on the Board of Selectmen, where one seat is open, and two seats on the School Board; all terms of office are for three years. Please stop by the Town Office to pick up nomination papers during regular business hours.You must […]