Lauren Abbate

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Published
March 22, 2016

Farmington selectmen discuss Walton’s Mill Dam, OK sewer budget

Selectmen on Tuesday discussed allowing a study of Walton Mills Dam in West Farmington to determine how the dam can be removed or modified to let Atlantic salmon pass into Temple Stream.
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March 20, 2016

Rangeley reflects on a winter without Saddleback

Everyone from business owners to workers to skiers from away felt the impact of the ski resort not opening this winter, which was made worse by a lack of snow that kept snowmobilers away.
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March 17, 2016

Residents receptive to Farmington chief’s pitch for full-time firefighters

Fire Chief Terry Bell told a group at an informational meeting that adding firefighters is necessary as the volunteer force dwindles, but it will add $32,979 to this year’s budget, and more next year.
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March 15, 2016

Wilton starts review of $3.2 million budget proposal

The proposal is $63,799 greater than last year’s budget and includes $45,000 toward debt payments for upgrades being made to the waste treatment plant.
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March 14, 2016

Farmington art gallery puts area youth in the artistic spotlight

Upcountry Artists’ Youth Art Exhibition in downtown Farmington features a two-month-long display made up of 60 pieces of artwork made by Regional School Unit 9 students in grades K-8.
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March 12, 2016

Starks OKs pot sites moratorium, wireless communication facilities ordinance

Voters approved the two referendum proposals Friday during the town election, and the results were announced Saturday at Town Meeting.
Published
March 10, 2016

Carrabassett Valley approves $100,000 for CVA Competition Center

The appropriation is part of a $2.48 million budget approved at Wednesday night’s Town Meeting.
Published
March 9, 2016

New Sharon to hold election for seven town positions at Town Meeting

Residents also will consider a $917,569 budget, up slightly from last year’s, and consider establishing a contingency fund for emergencies Saturday.
Published
March 9, 2016

RSU 9 directors approve hiring new Mt. Blue Middle School principal

Skowhegan Area Middle School teacher Jason Bellerose will replace Gary Oswald, who is retiring at the end of the school year.
Published
March 8, 2016

Fourth man indicted in connection with June fires in Wilton, Carthage

Einer A. Bonilla was handed up an indictment Friday on counts of arson and conspiracy in connection with the two fires set early on the morning of June 27 at homes in Wilton and Carthage.