Editor’s note: This story was modified on Monday, March 12 to correct incorrect information. The district’s proposed budget represents a $258,000 increase from 2010-2011. SALEM TOWNSHIP — With a proposed budget hike of more than $258,000 SAD 58 directors began work Thursday night on next year’s budget. Although final state subsidies have not been approved […]
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Thomas College dean’s list
WATERVILLE — The following area students were named to the dean’s list at Thomas College for the fall 2011 semester: Shayne Kemp of Industry, Brenda Hiscock of Jay, Kelsea Adams of New Sharon, Loretta Crockett of Strong, Jenna LaRock of Strong, Derek Dalrymple of West Farmington, Danielle Welch of West Farmington, Jacob Hartford of Wilton […]
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Selectmen re-elected in Strong
STRONG — Selectmen Mike Carleton and Joan Reed were re-elected Friday by 119 and 107 votes, respectively. Challengers included Mike Pond, who got 87 votes, and write-in candidate Mary White, who received 20. Ann Schwink garnered 136 votes to continue as SAD 58 director. The annual town meeting will reconvene at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at […]
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Strong School honor roll
STRONG — Strong School has announced the first trimester honor roll. Grade 5 High honors: Rowan Jellison and Lilly Kenney. Honors: Levi Bouchard, Mariah Cote, Jack Deming, David Kidd, Adam Perry, Summer Ross and Dylan Starbird. Honorable mention: Richard Burdin. Grade 6 High honors: Jack Eustis, Chris Fecteau, Kaitlyn Jansky, Annie Masterman, Kaci Presby, Jordan […]
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Scouts to hold cookie booth sales
Local Girl Scouts will conduct booth sales of cookies at the following times and locations in March. March 10: Troop 192, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Tractor Supply, Farmington; Troop 212, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Douin’s Market, New Sharon; Troop 486, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wicked Gelato, Farmington; Troop 582, 7:45 a.m. […]
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Strong election, town meeting set
STRONG — Voters at town meeting Saturday could decide they want to shut off half of the town’s streetlights to save money. The bill for streetlights was $7,600 last year. Selectmen have proposed cutting that budget item by half. Voters could decide to increase, decrease or approve recommended dollar figures to run the town, Board […]
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Maranacook String Band to visit elementary schools
KINGFIELD — The Maranacook String Band, consisting of current and former Maranacook area students, is a professional bluegrass band led by nationally known bluegrass songwriter Stan Keach. The band will perform for grades K-8 in SAD 58 on Thursday, March 1. The community is invited to attend. The band features the hot mandolin picking of […]
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This week’s agenda
Thursday Salem: SAD 58 Board of Directors, 6:30 p.m., Mt. Abram High School Wilton: Planning Board, 7 p.m., Town Office Friday Strong: Municipal elections, 1 to 6 p.m., Forster Building Weld: Municipal elections, 4 to 8 p.m., Town Office Saturday New Sharon: Annual town meeting, 9 a.m., Cape Cod Hill School Strong: Annual town meeting, […]
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Lower bail denied; robbery trial continued to June for Strong man
FARMINGTON — A Franklin County justice declined Monday to lower bail from $5,000 for a Strong man accused of robbing the Big Apple on Farmington Falls Road on Dec. 21, 2010. Miguel Visuano III, 26, was expected to go on trial Monday but it was continued until June. A jury had been picked on Wednesday. […]