EUSTIS — Residents have no contested school or municipal races to vote on Friday, but there are three openings on the Planning Board that no one took out papers for, Deputy Town Clerk Lori LeMont said. The elections are from 4 to 8 p.m. March 1 in the meeting room at the Town Office. The […]
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Well done
WESTBROOK — Deanna Merchant of Norway was named to the dean’s list for the Westbrook College of Health Professions at the University of New England. NEWTON, Mass. — Josephine Hatch of Waterford has earned dean’s list status for the 2012 fall semester at Lasell College. A member of the Class of 2015, Hatch is majoring […]
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SAD 58 considers withdrawal proposal from Eustis
SALEM TOWNSHIP — SAD 58 directors began discussions Thursday on Eustis becoming a stand-alone School Administrative Unit by September. Superintendent Brenda Stevens met with the board at Mt. Abram High School to review the proposal and the district’s options and choices to provide or share some services and to charge for others. The issues are […]
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Snowmobile crashes keep wardens busy over weekend
CHINA — Late snowfall and above-average temperatures and speed kept the Maine Warden Service busy with a rash of weekend snowmobile accidents resulting in injuries, including an incident involving a Strong resident. At about 2 a.m. Sunday, Maine wardens investigated a snowmobile crash in China off the Stanley Hill Road. According to John MacDonald of […]
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HUD survey seeks count of homeless
LEWISTON — If you or someone you know is homeless, Tri-County Mental Health Services needs your help. Government funds are sent to states and agencies based on the number of homeless that live in each community. Help get the resources you need simply by standing up being counted. There are two ways to be counted: 1. […]
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SAD 58 board discusses Eustis withdrawal effort
SALEM TOWNSHIP — Directors received the first draft of the Eustis’ voters’ proposal to withdraw from the SAD 58 district on Thursday night. Consultant Dr. Mark Eastman, a retired Oxford Hills School District superintendent, presented the nine-page document to the directors and Superintendent Brenda Stevens. “This is a state-mandated process, and the process is very […]
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Stratton-Eustis tree-lighting is Dec. 1
STRATTON — The Stratton-Eustis Community will be celebrating the start of this year’s holiday season at its annual lighting of the community Christmas tree. The festivities will start at 5 p.m. at the Diamond Corner B & B on the corner of Routes 27 and 4 on Saturday, Dec. 1. The Lions Club will provide […]
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Franklin County Arrests
FARMINGTON — The following arrests were recently logged at Franklin County Detention Center: * Zachary Webber, 31, Farmington, driving after suspension, Nov. 7, $250 cash bail, court appearance Dec. 20, Farmington Police Department. * Kimberly Helms, 28, Livermore, warrant-unlawful possession/false public alarm, Nov. 10, $980 bail, court appearance Dec. 20, Maine State Police. * Ronnie […]
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Residents vote to file petition to withdraw from SAD 58
EUSTIS — Residents voted 321-43 Tuesday to file a petition to withdraw from SAD 58. The petition will be filed with the SAD 58 Board of Directors and with the state commissioner of education to begin the process of leaving the five-town school district. Voters also authorized the withdrawal committee, which will be created, to […]
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No voting results reported on petition to withdraw from SAD 58 late Tuesday
EUSTIS — As of late Tuesday no voting results had been received on whether residents wanted to file a petition for withdrawal with the SAD 58 Board of Directors and with the state commissioner of education to begin the process of withdrawing from the five-town school district. Voters also authorized the withdrawal committee, which will […]