FARMINGTON — Planning Board members approved applications for construction of a Family Dollar store, a new barn for L. Herbert York and a parking lot expansion for William Marceau on Monday. But by a vote of 4-3, they declined to review an application for construction of additional storage buildings because the application was submitted a […]
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Spain: King to abdicate; son next in line
MADRID — Spain’s King Juan Carlos, who led Spain’s transition from dictatorship to democracy but faced damaging scandals amid the nation’s financial meltdown, announced Monday he will abdicate in favor of his more popular son so that fresh royal blood can rally the nation. While the monarchy is largely symbolic, Juan Carlos’ surprise decision may […]
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Auto Racing Roundup: Welch earns first OPS win
Oxford Plains Speedway welcomed a first-time visitor to victory lane Sunday afternoon, with Quinny Welch of Lancaster, N.H., surviving a wild Budweiser Pro Late Model feature for his breakthrough win at the track. Welch, a frequent winner at multiple tracks closer to home, held off the charge of Peru’s Gary Chiasson and Buckfield’s Tim Brackett […]
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RSU 10 to work to improve student instruction, test results
DIXFIELD — RSU 10 Superintendent Craig King said he was disappointed in the state’s latest report cards for 10 schools in the district. Six received F’s, one received a D and three received C’s. He agreed that the schools must be accountable for the quality of education provided to students, but he also believes the […]
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Airports get $2.2 million for upgrades to runways, roads
WASHINGTON — Maine communities have been awarded nearly $2.2 million for local airport improvements. U.S. Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King announced Friday the Federal Aviation Administration is funding infrastructure upgrades at nine airports. Recipients of the funds include Bangor International Airport, Knox County Regional Airport, Princeton Municipal Airport and Auburn-Lewiston Municipal Airport as well […]
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King to chair hearing investigating ‘dark money’ in politics
Watch the hearing live on CSPAN Tweets about “#darkmoney” AUGUSTA — An effort by U.S. Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, to examine the impact of so-called “dark money” on state and federal elections drew praise from clean election advocates in Maine on Tuesday. But just a day before King was set to chair a hearing of […]
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RSU 10 board proposes $37.1 million budget
PERU — The RSU 10 board agreed on a $37.1 million budget Wednesday night, coming to within about $600,000 of its goal of $36.5 million for 2014-15. An official vote on the budget will be held at the April 28 board meeting at Dirigo High School. To reach the $37.1 million mark, 44 full-time equivalent […]
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St. Dom’s boys’ lacrosse preview
Coach: Jamie King (first year) Last year’s record: 4-8 Returning letter-winners: Adam Vining, Kenton Ernst, Matt Chasse, Rick Lacombe. Promising newcomers: Francisco Andres, Isaac Lapointe. Season outlook: After a bit of a dip last season, the Saints are again very young, to include nine freshmen and 13 sophomores and juniors. Building for the next couple […]
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Superintendent presents more cuts to RSU 10 budget
DIXFIELD — RSU 10 Superintendent Craig King proposed more cuts to the 2014-15 budget Monday night, bringing it to within about $1 million of the $36.5 million goal. Among the cuts presented were eliminating positions for a clerical worker, a custodian/bus driver, two educational technicians, a math teacher, a science teacher, a social studies teacher, […]
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RSU 10 to cut 30 positions, asks for salary freeze
RUMFORD — The RSU 10 board Monday night authorized Superintendent Craig King to discuss a salary freeze with seven Western Foothills Educational Association bargaining units and agreed to eliminate positions for 24 teachers or educational technicians, six other support staff and one administrator. A pay freeze was also imposed on central office administrators and all […]