DIXFIELD — RSU 10 Building and Grounds director Kenny Robbins told the school board Monday that about 80 percent of the roof at Mountain Valley High School is sealed. “It’s still squishable,” he said. Although the severe leaks that destroyed much of Muskie Auditorium and drained into several classrooms and Puiia Gymnasium have been eliminated, […]
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Mountain Valley High School roof has scores of leaks
MEXICO — At least 65 leaks have developed in the Mountain Valley High School roof in the past few weeks, the director of buildings and grounds for RSU 10 told directors Monday night. Kenny Robbins said there is a tremendous amount of damage to the ceiling tiles in many of the classrooms and other areas. […]
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Rain, wind damage to Mechanic Falls municipal building extensive, expensive
MECHANIC FALLS — The Municipal Building sustained considerable damage, thanks to the one-two punch of late November wind and rain storms, Town Manager John Hawley told council members Monday. “The flashing on the north corner of the building let go, and the rubber roof seal just peeled back,” Hawley said. “Last Wednesday, the library ladies came […]
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White House, lawmakers: no clemency for Snowden
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House and the leaders of the intelligence committee in Congress are rejecting National Security Agency-contractor Edward Snowden’s plea for clemency. “Mr. Snowden violated U.S. law,” White House adviser Dan Pfeiffer said Sunday about the former systems-analyst-turned-fugitive who has temporary asylum in Russia. “He should return to the U.S. and face […]
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MDOT garage evacuated after carbon monoxide scare
DIXFIELD — The Maine Department of Transportation facility on Main Street was evacuated Friday morning after a possible carbon monoxide leak was reported. Dixfield fire Chief Scott Dennett said Friday evening that Med-Care and the Dixfield Fire Department responded to a report of people feeling ill at the MDOT garage. “After we realized there were […]
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Authorities see no sheen near burning Gulf rig
The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement says no sheens were spotted near the well during flyovers Wednesday morning. The lack of sheen indicates the fire indicates the gas is burning off with no sign that oil or other hydrocarbons are being released into the water. Federal authorities also saw damage to the drilling rig […]