LIVERMORE — Selectpersons voted at their meeting Monday night to take the Case backhoe that has been used at the transfer station out of service and replace the arms on the JCB backhoe. Highway Foreman Roger Ferland said that an ultrasonic inspection of the front-loader arms of the JCB backhoe completed by Archie Ray of […]
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Entrepreneurs focus of Great Falls Forum
LEWISTON — The Great Falls Forum on Friday, Feb. 27, will feature a panel discussion titled, “Getting Down to Business: Insights from Local Entrepreneurs.” The program will take place from noon to 1 p.m. in Callahan Hall at the Lewiston Public Library. The panel will include a diverse group of Lewiston-Auburn businesspeople, sharing their stories […]
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Mother: Teachers know students at large school
LEWISTON — During a meeting Wednesday, the public gave input about what kind of elementary school should be built to replace Martel Elementary, and whether that school should be big enough to house 950 students. Big can be great, parent Darby Ray said. Her daughter attends Geiger, a school with more than 700 students. “I want […]
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Canton board sets tax rate higher
CANTON — Selectmen on Thursday evening set the 2014-15 property tax rate at $22.75 per thousand of assessed value, an increase of $1.55. It’s the same increase as in 2013-14, when the rate went up from $19.65 to $21.20. The board lowered most building permits. The cost for new construction permits went from $50 to […]
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Selectmen sell off lots, announce their goals
CANTON — Bids were opened for several town-owned lots Thursday night. Lot 37A, the old firehouse site, was sold to Steve Elsman for his bid of $5,137. There were no other bids for this lot. There were no bids for Lots 38 and 39. These lots, however, are presently being used with permission by RoadSafe, which […]
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Fryeburg precision drilling manufacturer to add 60 jobs
FRYEBURG — Advanced precision-technologies manufacturer Hunting Dearborn plans to expand its Maine facility, creating up to 60 jobs over the next five years. In a news release last week, company officials said the move was to meet increased demand for its products. It sells to markets in the U.S. and overseas. In the release, Robert Newton, […]
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Canton board chooses chairman
CANTON — The Board of Selectmen held its organizational meeting Thursday, electing Donald Hutchins as chairman and choosing the committees and departments members will oversee. Hutchins chose to oversee the Planning Board and the Budget Committee. Mac Ray took the Recreation Department, Parks and Trails, and Sewer. Russell Adams chose the Fire Department and Brian […]
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Canton selectmen: No consensus on use of fire station
CANTON — Selectmen disagreed Thursday on whether to enact a policy that would charge groups a fee for using the community room at the fire station. “The building belongs to the taxpayers, and they should not be charged,” Selectman Lisa Cummings said. Selectman Shane Gallant, who is also the fire chief, said some groups were […]
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Poland officially ‘certified business friendly’
POLAND — News that Poland had been named Maine’s newest Certified Business-Friendly community was received by selectmen Tuesday with great pleasure. “This is good news,” Selectman Steve Robinson said. “I am pleased the town has received this well-deserved business-friendly recognition. Our goal is to continue Poland’s growth and development for many years to come.” The letter from […]
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ACLU of Maine demands apology from Biddeford school officials
BIDDEFORD — A leading Maine civil rights group wants an apology from Biddeford school officials after what it called “unconstitutional” student assemblies last week featuring religious Christian references. The American Civil Liberties Union of Maine announced Friday that it has sent a letter to Biddeford school administrators after presentations at the middle and high school […]