STRONG — Lois Barker, a retired teacher with RSU 58, will serve as the town’s new representative on the school board. Selectmen questioned candidates Marc Chaput, Scott Luce and Barker at Tuesday’s meeting before casting their votes. Each candidate presented their qualifications to fill the position recently vacated by Alan Smith. Smith attended a September […]
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Tri Town Seniors to meet Oct. 28 JAY — On Monday the Tri Town Seniors met at St. Rose Parish Hall at with Pat Couture, vice president, presiding. After opening ceremonies George Doiron sang “My Shoes Keep Walking Back To You” for the group. Everyone was reminded to bring their ideas for the Halloween meal on […]
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Franklin County commissioners vote to withhold jail money
FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to withhold the county’s first payment for 2013-14 to the Maine Board of Corrections until a state task force issues a report in December on the unified jail system. They also authorized Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. to look into an alternative plan to house the county’s inmates […]
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Police: Driver fell asleep, car hit guard rail in Strong
STRONG — A Madrid Township man escaped injury Wednesday night when he fell asleep while driving on Route 4 and his car hit a guardrail, Franklin County Sheriff’s Deputy Matthew Brann said Thursday. Robert Ferro, 40, was heading north in a 2000 Subaru Legacy when it went off the right side of the road near […]
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Two school board members selected for Strong
STRONG — Of five candidates for two RSU 58 board positions, selectmen chose two representatives with lengthy prior experience in municipal and school district finances. At their Tuesday night meeting, municipal officials asked three candidates present what qualifications they would bring to the position. “I feel I have a lot of background with the school, […]
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Software to streamline Strong office business
STRONG — Town Office software purchases will streamline services for office staff and customers who register vehicles, officials said Tuesday. Selectmen approved buying two pieces of motor vehicle registration software that allows the two office employees to process paperwork, including receipts, for vehicle registration. “RHR, our accountant, highly recommended the motor vehicle program,” Board of […]
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New Rangeley superintendent raring to go
RANGELEY — The hallways and rooms of Rangeley Lakes Regional School were filled with cleaning supplies and large machines last week when Sue Pratt, the new superintendent, opened her office for an informal interview. “Yes, we’re working like crazy to have everything ready for the opening on Sept. 3,” Pratt said. “The whole staff has […]
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Well done – Student achievements
GORHAM — Molly Elizabeth Metevier graduated summa cum laude from the University of Southern Maine on May 11 with a bachelor’s degree in sociology. While at the University of Southern Maine, she worked part time with children who have developmental disabilities as a behavioral health professional. She was also a member of the Golden Key […]