The Mechanic Falls Historical Society has an important meeting scheduled for 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 20. The meeting is a call to all residents in support of the Mechanic Falls Historical Society so it can continue as an established organization in this community. The society is seeking to form a group of a few interested […]
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School committee to be commended
I offer congratulations to the RSU 16 School Committee members. Swift action was indeed required to restructure the central office staff. Employees there need applause, I suppose. Not only were they able to hire a business manager in fewer than 30 days after the position was approved by a majority of Mechanic Falls, Minot and […]
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E. Petersons: RSU 16 position needs justification
In their initial reasons citing the need for a business manager, members of the RSU 16 School Committee stated in a press release, “The Board found that our Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent are spending a considerable amount of time completing paperwork such as liability reports and Family Medical Leave requests and addressing increasing facility needs […]
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E. Petersons: Missing a touch of eloquence
Gov. Paul LePage made two interesting remarks in his criticism of the Maine state budget, which he claims is loaded with “pork,” or, as the Sun Journal reported, “laden with pet projects.” The first was that leaders at the State House “ … all sit in darkened rooms when everybody else is in bed and […]