WELD — State Rep. Thomas Skolfield, R-Weld, hopes to continue the work started by the current administration over the past four years in his first term. Skolfield, chairman of the Weld Board of Selectmen, was elected to serve House District 112 on Nov. 4. The district covers the towns of Avon, Carrabassett Valley, Carthage, East […]
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Three whooping cough cases confirmed at Anson school
ANSON (AP) — Three cases of whooping cough have been confirmed at an Anson elementary school and district officials have organized a public meeting to discuss prevention and response measures. Parents and others are invited to a meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Carrabec High School, where representatives from the Maine Center for Disease Control […]
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Canton board sets tax rate higher
CANTON — Selectmen on Thursday evening set the 2014-15 property tax rate at $22.75 per thousand of assessed value, an increase of $1.55. It’s the same increase as in 2013-14, when the rate went up from $19.65 to $21.20. The board lowered most building permits. The cost for new construction permits went from $50 to […]
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Bank Foundation grants $30,000 in local scholarships
FARMINGTON — Franklin Savings Bank’s Community Development Foundation has awarded $30,000 college scholarships to 11 local students. The scholarships are generally $3,000 each, although Madison Area Memorial High School opted to split its scholarship into two this year. The bank awards the scholarships per year to students from nine local schools. The 2014 Franklin Scholars […]
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Anson woman awoken by cat while her house burns
ANSON — A woman was awoken by her cat when her house was on fire at about 8:30 Sunday morning, according to Anson Fire Chief Jeremy Manzer. The woman, who Manzer believed to be in her 70s, was able to get out of the house safely, with the help of her brother. He lives across […]
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Officers elected, awards presented at state Elks convention
SOUTH PORTLAND – The 84th annual Maine Elks Association convention was held May 3-5 where new officers were elected and awards were presented to individual lodges, members and student contest winners. Dwayne Guy of the Rockland Lodge will serve as state president for the next year. One of the highlights of the convention was the […]