Three public hearings and a special town meeting will be held on May 7 to address a proposed water protection ordinance, increases to water rates, and an economic development grant application.
Dee Menear
Staff Writer
Dee Menear is an award-winning journalist and photographer with over a decade of experience in community news. She is the editor and staff writer for The Rangeley Highlander. She has worked for the Franklin Journal, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Advertiser Democrat, Daily Bulldog and Original Irregular. Dee enjoys live local music, cooking, hunting, fishing and hiking.
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Kingfield road project funded, moving toward final design phase
A Maine Department of Transportation project to reconstruct 2.33 miles of Routes 16 and 27 has been funded through a federal BUILD grant.
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Phillips and Avon to hold meeting on SAD 58 withdrawal
An informational meeting with educational consultant Mark Eastman is set for May 18 in Avon.
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Empty Bowl event raises funds, awareness of food insecurity
“At the end of the meal, the empty bowls went home with diners as a reminder that there are always empty bowls in our communities.”, Mt. Blue Campus Empty Bowl – Nourished Hearts organizer Pam Chernesky
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Earth Day event launches edible landscaping
“The idea is for people to be able to walk through town and graze,” Jody Palmer, organizer of the annual Farmington Earth Day Volunteer Cleanup said.
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Wilton board seeking loader bids
The Board of Selectpersons will seek bids to replace the Public Works Department 1995 John Deere Wheel Loader.
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RSU 9 drivers tops in bus skills competitions
Regional School Unit 9 bus drivers placed well in the 2019 Maine Association for Pupil Transportation Safety Conference.
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RSU 9 directors move $37.12M budget to voters
Voters will consider the spending plan at the district budget meeting Tuesday, May 28.
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Fire destroys Weld General Store
Several fire departments responded early Monday to a fire at the Weld General Store in Weld.
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Kingfield POPS brings KinderKoncert to area schools
The PSO woodwind quartet performed interactive programs for students.