BUCKFIELD — In a surprise turn of events, Selectman Scott Violette abruptly resigned before Tuesday’s board meeting got underway, citing ethical and moral principles as a Libertarian. Before reading from a prepared statement, the self-described Libertarian told everyone, “It is nothing with anybody here.” His statement was addressed to the residents of Buckfield, the Board of […]
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Edward Norman Doiron Sr.
1937 – 2015 JAY — Edward Norman Doiron Sr., 78, a resident of Jay, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, Oct. 11, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 6, 1937, in Livermore Falls, the son of George Doiron and Ida (Blanchette) Doiron. He was a 1954 graduate […]
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Theodore P. Curran
1952 – 2015 LEWISTON — On Friday, Aug. 14, heaven received its toughest angel in Theodore P. “Ted” Curran, 63, of Sabattus, who passed surrounded by his family after a short battle with cancer. He was the husband of Helene T. (Potvin) Curran. Ted was born April 29, 1952, in Lewiston, a son of the […]
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Kingfield to decide budget, elections on Saturday
KINGFIELD — The annual town meeting Saturday morning will include the election of two officials and voting on a budget that has increased a small percentage over that of last year. Starting at 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 6, at Kingfield Elementary School, voters will decide on a 42-article warrant, which includes budget items and […]
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Firefighter Creps given green light to run for selectman
PARIS — Even though the majority of selectmen believe the town policy regarding employees running for elected office isn’t clear, part-time firefighter Zachary Creps will be able to because the town’s attorney gave him the green light. The issue was previously brought up by Creps’ opponent, Planning Board member Mike Risica, and was addressed at Wednesday’s […]
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Joly, Skolfield vie for Weld selectman seat
WELD — Margot Joly and Selectman Thomas Skolfield are running for a three-year term on the Board of Selectman. The election will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 7, in the Community Room at the Town Office. Joly, 55, an attorney and owner of a Wilton law firm, believes the biggest issue […]
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Nomination process shortened for Weld selectman’s position
WELD — Selectmen approved a shortened process for filing nomination papers Monday for a one-year term on the Board of Selectmen. Selectman Michael Pratt resigned, effective immediately, because of health problems. He has one year remaining on his three-year term, Town Clerk Carol Cochran said. It is normally an 85-day process leading up to the […]
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Nomination papers for Weld municipal positions available Thursday
WELD – Nomination papers for municipal positions will be available Thursday, Dec. 11, at the Town Office, Town Clerk Carol Cochran said Tuesday. The papers are due back to the office by Jan. 26, 2015. The annual town meeting will be held at 10 a.m. March 7, 2015, at the Town Hall. Elections are held […]
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New Gloucester man sues selectman
NEW GLOUCESTER — Frank Staton has fired back. The 41-year-old New Gloucester man, accused of threatening town officials, has countered with a civil suit, claiming he was slandered and defamed by the allegations. Through a Lewiston attorney, Staton claims that statements made by Selectman Steven Libby and others were false and that they were harmful […]
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Micklon hopes to continue on Otisfield board in Saturday election
OTISFIELD — Selectman Rick Micklon will run for a second term on the board at the annual town election Saturday. Voters will elect a member to the Board of Selectmen, a chairman for the Board of Selectmen and a road commissioner after the annual town meeting gets underway June 28 beginning at 9 a.m. at […]