Matt Hongoltz-Hetling

Staff Writer

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Published
March 9, 2014

Belgrade lakes groups seek to finance a war against milfoil

Oakland, Belgrade, Sidney and Rome are among the towns being asked to pitch in more money in an ongoing war against the quick-spreading weed.
Published
March 9, 2014

Tower dispute threatens relations between Oakland, Sidney

Sidney’s selectboard is seeking an early exit from a five-year contract on a communications tower, but Oakland’s town council says it expects payment in full.
Published
March 5, 2014

Oakland officials hope fourth time’s a charm for school seat

Three people in succession have opted out of the RSU 18 board of directors seat, necessitating a fourth search.
Published
March 2, 2014

Fairfield’s former Gerald Hotel now a site for stories, karaoke

The hotel’s new senior residents have created an emerging culture of storytelling which honors the historic roots of the downtown building.
Published
March 1, 2014

Federal wrangling delays fresh food vouchers for Maine seniors

Maine’s Senior FarmShare program, which gives the elderly vouchers for food at their local farmers markets, has been temporarily suspended; but state officials expect to make up for the delay with a compressed timetable.
Published
February 27, 2014

Colby College art museum hosts politically charged exhibit by Cairo artists

The video-driven exhibit opened on the third anniversary of the Tahrir Square occupation and documents Egypt during a time of political and social upheaval.
Published
February 26, 2014

Winslow woman accused of theft from wrestling booster club may head to trial soon

Wendi Willette pleaded not guilty to stealing thousands from the Winslow High School China field hockey clubs, and will go to trial unless she accepts a plea deal.
Published
February 24, 2014

Oakland manager proposes pay hike for some town employees

Eight town officials, including the police chief and head librarian, could get raises that put them more in line with same-sized towns.
Published
February 24, 2014

Police: Oakland teen charged with driving nearly double the speed limit

Cory Gooldrup, 18, was driving 82 mph in a 45 mph zone on Middle Road in Oakland, police said.
Published
February 22, 2014

Marfan syndrome sufferers seek support in central Maine

When Marfan, a rare genetic disorder, is diagnosed, it can usually be controlled.