Auburn voters show their support Wednesday night for building a new Edward Little High School on land where the existing high school is. The straw poll is nonbinding but state required to demonstrate community support. Up next: The Maine Board of Education is expected to vote on the site next week in Augusta. (Bonnie Washuk/Sun […]
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Peru voters to be asked about cable fee
PERU — The Board of Selectmen voted unanimously to place a nonbinding question on the June referendum ballot asking if residents wish to approve an ordinance allowing the town to enter into a cable franchise fee agreement. Chairwoman Carol Roach told the board such an agreement would mean a 3 percent fee, or $2.40 on monthly […]
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Rumford to present straw poll questions on Tuesday
RUMFORD — Voters at Tuesday’s town meeting will consider whether to replace the 35-year-old running track at Hosmer Field and whether to replace the lighting around the track and football field with more efficient LED lighting. The third nonbinding referendum question asks voters to restore public access to the areas surrounding Rumford Falls with the intent of […]
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Peru selectmen to ask voters about sidewalks
PERU — Selectmen will ask voters in a straw poll June 14 whether they want sidewalks from the yet-to-be-replaced Androscoggin River Bridge to the intersection of North Main Street and Route 108. The board voted unanimously Monday night to take the question to voters in a nonbinding poll. Chairman Larry Snowman pointed out that no […]
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Rumford to present straw poll questions in June
RUMFORD — The Board of Selectmen Thursday approved presenting three straw poll questions to voters at the annual town meeting on June 14. Two of the non-binding referendum questions involve the Rumford Parks Department. The first question asks voters to consider replacing the 35-year-old running track at Hosmer Field. The second question asks voters if they […]
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Dixfield selectmen consider straw poll questions for Nov. 4 ballot
DIXFIELD — Selectmen on Monday shared their suggestions for potential straw poll questions for the Nov. 4 referendum ballot. Chairman Scott Belskis suggested that residents be asked if they wish to vote on the budget at the polls or by a show of hands at the annual town meeting. Selectmen voted in March to decide […]