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AARP awards community grants to 8 Maine organizations
PORTLAND — Eight organizations will receive 2021 Community Challenge grants, part of the largest group of grantees to date with $3.2 million awarded among 244 organizations nationwide, AARP Maine announced July 28. Grantees plan to implement quick-action projects to promote livable communities by improving housing, transportation, public spaces, civic engagement, and connection with family, friends, […]
Readfield society releases new history book
The Readfield Historical Society has released a new book, “Brief Biographies c.1900 pertaining to some residents of Readfield, Maine.” The book includes brief biographies of 35 men and their families who resided in, or had familial connections to, Readfield at the turn of the 20th century. The biographies were extracted and compiled from “American Series […]
Readfield to host community food recycling kickoff
The town of Readfield is to host a community food recycling kickoff event Saturday, July 24, with Food Rescue MAINE and Maine DEP. More than 30% of the food produced in the U.S. is never eaten, according to a news release from Susanne Lee, University of Maine. This discarded food is the largest single component […]
Lack of central Maine bus drivers adds obstacle to getting students back to school full-time
School officials have said a lack of drivers will impact getting students back to school in person, five days a week, and it’s an issue statewide.
Company rescinded job offer when asked about accommodations for breastfeeding, Maine woman says in lawsuit
Attorneys for Siera Boucher of Readfield cite an internal email from a supervisor who said her questions raised ‘too many red flags.’
Maine Ethics Commission says Senate District 14 candidate violated election law, but assesses no penalty
At issue are four electronic signs posted on behalf of William Guerrette, the Republican candidate in the race, and whether they comply with state election laws.
Readfield Union Meeting House restoration sparked by Hallowell couple’s $50,000 donation
Jack and Anita Smart have given a $50,000 matching grant to the landmark’s nonprofit organization, which is in the midst of a $722,000 restoration project.
Maranacook Community High School honor roll
Students recognized for academic achievement for the second quarter.
Wayne, Readfield search for combined code enforcement officer
The previous code enforcement officer was recruited by a larger community, and candidates are sometimes drawn to positions in the construction industry, which has been healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to officials.