LIVERMORE FALLS — The Regional School Unit 73 board Aug. 23 received construction and program updates, and approved a job description for a registrar at the high school. The renovation project at Spruce Mountain Elementary School is progressing, but work will continue into the school year. The kitchen equipment and cafeteria tables have not arrived, with delivery expected […]
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Norway board approves $6,900 proposal for Municipal Building renovations
NORWAY — The Board of Selectmen voted unanimously Thursday night to accept a $6,900 proposal for architectural services for the Municipal Building at 19 Danforth St. Kennebunk River Architects submitted a $8,625 proposal, Norway architect Richard McSherry submitted at $6,900 proposal and Joy & Hamilton of Auburn submitted a $6,500 proposal. Town Manager Dennis Lajoie […]
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Public invited to Norway Museum open house
NORWAY — The Norway Museum and Historical Society’s open house, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 16, is a chance for the public to see the completion of renovations and reorganizations to the remodeled second floor of the building, the climate-controlled storage basement and additional improvements throughout. Several years ago, the trustees set […]
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Livermore Falls station renovated
A crew repairs the Livermore Falls Fire Station on Park Street on Tuesday. The work includes a new internally drained roof and insulation, and weatherproofing. H.E. Callahan Construction Co. of Auburn is the general contractor. The department has stored firetrucks and equipment off-site since Oct. 1, 2015. A couple of trucks and some equipment are housed in […]
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Otisfield residents discuss annual town meeting warrant articles at public hearing
OTISFIELD — Residents voted Thursday to amend an article on the town meeting warrant to appropriate money for an electronic sign outside the Town Office. Instead of appropriating $22,000 from the timber reserve account, the article will read “no more than $25,000.” The vote followed a public hearing by selectmen. One resident asked selectmen what […]
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Otisfield selectman to draft proposal for office renovations
OTISFIELD — Chairman Hal Ferguson said Wednesday that the Board of Selectmen is drafting a proposal to renovate the town clerk’s office to make it more secure. During the Jan. 4 meeting, Selectman Rick Micklon said the town has funded other renovations to the Town Office building on Route 121, and the final phase would […]
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Woodstock board discusses renovations, sharing space at MDOT garage
WOODSTOCK — Maine State Police has requested space for an office in the former state highway garage on Route 232, and selectmen said this week it would be welcome. The discussion Tuesday night came amid plans to renovate the 40- by 80-foot building at 366 Route 232. It will be used as a base for […]
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RSU 5 expects nearly 9.2% budget increase
FREEPORT — The fiscal 2016 budget for Regional School Unit 5 is expected to increase by $2.5 million, or 9.15 percent, officials said. The board of directors met March 25 to discuss the spending plan for the Freeport, Durham and Pownal school district. The total operating budget is expected to be over $29.8 million. If […]
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Carthage Historical Society to hold bake sale, lawn sale
CARTHAGE — The Carthage Historical Society is hosting a bake sale and lawn sale from 1 to 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1, at the Carthage Historical Society Museum to raise money for its scholarship committee and for renovations to the building, member Fay Hutchinson said. Hutchinson said that, to her knowledge, the Carthage Historical Society […]