PERU — A western Maine man was arrested early Sunday morning after the peaceful end to an hours-long standoff with the Maine State Police. Corey Taylor, 40, of Peru had threatened a relative by text message and email Saturday night, according to Maine Public Safety spokesman Stephen McCausland. The Maine State Police tactical team and […]
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SAD 44, Andover subcommittees to discuss options for Andover Elementary School
BETHEL — The SAD 44 board decided Monday to set up a subcommittee to explore options for the Andover Elementary School. Superintendent David Murphy said Andover selectmen are expected to either serve as a subcommittee or appoint others. They would meet with a SAD 44 comprised of Murphy, Woodstock board member Marcel Polak and Bethel […]
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Police arrest 10, including suspected gang members, in Augusta heroin bust
AUGUSTA — Street gang members were likely among 10 people arrested in a heroin bust on Wednesday morning, according to police. Augusta Police Department’s Special Response Team along with members of the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency, Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office, Maine State Police and U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration searched a residence on Penly Street at […]
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RSU 73 board discusses laptops, high school signs
JAY — The RSU 73 board Thursday night heard proposals on laptops and a request to move the former Livermore Falls High School sign to the Spruce Mountain High School in Jay. Several laptop-related proposals were made by Superintendent Robert Wall. Prompting the most discussion was a proposal to allow students to bring their own […]
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Grange membership falling, recruitment a challenge
DEER ISLE (AP) — At its peak, the Deer Isle Grange had close to 100 members. But this summer, the fraternal organization folded because it couldn’t attract even seven members to its meetings, the number required to keep its state charter. In an age when the Internet and television have replaced potluck dinners as a […]
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Region 9 welcomes new board member
MEXICO — Region 9 School of Applied Technology directors welcomed new member Roberta Taylor on Wednesday night. Taylor, who is also a member of the SAD 44 board in Bethel, was appointed to complete the three-year term of Lynn Arizzi. Arizzi resigned last month because she is moving out of state. Taylor will serve until […]
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SAD 44 board elects officers, increases math position to full-time
BETHEL — The SAD 44 board elected officers, adopted two new policies and heard updates on two grants at this week’s meeting. Superintendent David Murphy said Bethel representative Lainey Cross was re-elected chairwoman, Marcel Polak of Woodstock was re-elected vice chairman and Roberta Taylor of Bethel was elected vice chairman pro tem. Taylor succeeds Keith […]