MECHANIC FALLS — Residents will see a minimal increase in their property taxes this year following town council action Monday. Councilors set the new rate at $17.55 per thousand of property value, which is 15 cents more than the current. “I told people at town meeting that we were probably going to have to raise […]
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Many events planned for Mechanic Falls Community Day
MECHANIC FALLS — Community Day will be held Saturday, June 26, with a variety of enterprises, fundraisers and events heralding Mechanic Falls. It will kick off with the 29th running of the Pottle Hill Road Race at 8:30 a.m. Other activities will include the Horribles and Non-Mechanized Vehicles Parade, beginning at at 11:30 a.m. on […]
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Students graduate from Mechanic Falls–Minot–Poland Adult Education
POLAND — Approximately 400 people gathered at Poland Community School on May 7, to mark the graduation of 84 students from the Mechanic Falls–Minot–Poland Adult Education program. Superintendent of Schools, Dennis J. Duquette, congratulated the graduates on their courage to return to school and rise above obstacles. Several people were recognized with awards for outstanding […]
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Mechanic Falls continues study of town resources
MECHANIC FALLS — The Town Council agreed Monday night that the Revenue Enhancement Committee should continue exploring how to use the town’s resources to enrich community life without raising property taxes. During its first year, Chairman Bob Small told the council, the committee came up with an idea that put $34,000 directly into town coffers, […]
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Alternative detour for Route 11 announced
MECHANIC FALLS — Drivers discovered Monday morning that they don’t have to take a 12½-mile detour this week while most of Route 11 between Mechanic Falls and Poland is closed for culvert replacement. Drivers coming from Mechanic Falls can take Route 11 west for 2½ miles and turn left onto Brown Road, which connects to […]