DIXFIELD — State Sen. Lisa Keim, R-Dixfield, will hold office hours this month. Aug. 17, 9:30 to 11 a.m.: Waterford Library, 663 Waterford Road. Aug. 22, 1 to 2:30 p.m.: Towle’s Corner Store, 36 Main St., Dixfield. Aug. 29, 5:30 to 7 p.m.: The Meeting House, 23 Skiway Road, Newry. Keim invites residents of Senate […]
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Newry increases tax rate by 1.1 mils
By Samuel Wheeler Newry Selectmen unanimously approved a 10.8 mil rate for the town, which gave them an overlay of $35,900. The previous mil rate was 9.69. A major reason for the increase, according to the selectmen, falls under recent changes made to the state’s Business Equipment Tax Exemption program (BETE). BETE, which exempts large […]
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Video: Rally car goes up in flames in Newry
NEWRY, Maine (AP) — The racing is hot at the New England Forest Rally. Sometimes it’s too hot. Officials say Ken Block and Alex Gelsomino escaped unharmed after their rally car rolled twice and crashed into flames. Block’s helmet camera, posted on social media , shows the car hitting a large rock on a corner, […]
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After 34 years, trekker still gets butterflies
NEWRY — Scott Cowger of Hallowell participated in the first Trek Across Maine bike ride in 1984 because he wanted to get into better shape and needed a goal “to pay in for.” Since then he’s become heavily involved with the American Lung Association and its mission for clean air: advocating for the cause as […]
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SAD 44 voters approve school budget
BETHEL — SAD 44 voters Tuesday gave final approval to the 2018-19 school budget and elected school directors. According to Superintendent David Murphy, the $11.3 million spending plan passed 829-378. The tallies by town were: Bethel, 436 yes, 206 no; Newry, 80 yes, 49 no; Woodstock, 188 yes, 79 no; and Greenwood, 125 yes, 44 […]
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Karlene C. Bachelder
WEST PARIS — Karlene C. Bachelder, 90, of West Paris and formerly of Newry, died Tuesday, June 5, at the Ledgeview Living Center, West Paris. She was born Feb. 24, 1928, in Stratton, the daughter of Frederick Carleton and Julia York, and attended Stratton Schools. Karlene was married in Kingfield on June 15, 1944, to Reginald […]
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Step Falls Wildflower Hike
NEWRY — Lynne Zimmerman will lead a leisurely and easy one-mile round trip hike along Step Falls to identify wildflowers and see the waterfalls. Bring appropriate footwear, water, bug repellent and a camera. The event is sponsored by the Western Mountains Senior College and is scheduled for 1:30 to 3 p.m. Thursday, May 24, at […]
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New SAD 44 cost-sharing formula proposed
BETHEL — A School Administrative District 44 committee has approved a third cost-sharing formula to perhaps entice Newry to stay in the district. The school board will meet Monday to set a date for a districtwide vote on the formula. The 12-person committee voted 11-1 to send the proposed formula to voters, with Michele Varuolo […]
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Newry native chosen as Veteran of the Month at Maine Veterans Home
PARIS — The Maine Veterans’ Home has named Frederic Owen Wight, Army E3 corporal, as its Veteran of the Month. Wight was born in Newry on April 12, 1932. He attended Gould Academy in Bethel, graduating in 1950. In 1954 Wight enlisted in the Army and served at Ft. Benning, Georgia, initially, then at Ft. […]
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New England Mineral Conference to feature Education Day
NEWRY — The sixth annual New England Mineral Conference (NEMC) will be held Friday through Sunday, May 11 to 13, at the Grand Summit Resort Hotel and Conference Center at Sunday River. Presentations on New England and non-New England topics are scheduled on Friday evening and during the day Saturday. In addition, there will be […]