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"C" and "F" grades for SAD 44
SAD 44 officials Monday said the “F” grade given to Telstar High School by the state last week was foreshadowed by last year’s low standardized test score results. xx0 Comments -
Greenwood ponders future wind policy
Greenwood selectmen and Planning Board officials recently discussed ideas for a proposed wind power ordinance to be crafted for a vote next year. xx -
Active Bethel retirees set out on next adventure
“Life has always been an adventure,” said Lynn Arizzi of Bethel. xx -
Choose your ride
With proms and graduations coming up, area emergency responders and other organizations collaborated last Thursday to present a Distracted Driving Workshop at Telstar Middle/High School. The students moved from station to station through several similations of what can happen when texting, drinki... xx -
Gov. LePage holds roundtable with Bethel area businesspeople
Gov. Paul LePage last week shared his views on education, the state budget, oil pipeline safety and other topics at a business roundtable at the Bethel Inn. xx -
Andover stands strong behind AES; postpones road rebuild
“Will I be going to the same school?” AES kindergartener Wyatt Cole asked his mom, Heidi, as Saturday’s special town meeting in Andover concluded. xx -
Project Opportunity offers $25,000 toward THS/CMCC project
Project Opportunity Monday approved up to $25,000 to support a pilot program that would allow Telstar seniors to enroll in a dual program to earn a year’s worth of college credit at Central Maine Community College while completing their high school graduation requirements. xx -
Preliminary school budget has local share hike of 3.8 percent
A preliminary FY’14 school budget of $10,371,310 - up from $9,989,269 - would mean a 3.8 percent increase in the overall local tax share compared to last year, SAD 44 officials said Monday. xx -
Cost estimates for new Greenwood Town Office options revealed
Cost estimates for options for a new Greenwood town office were presented Tuesday at a public hearing on the proposed municipal budget. xx -
Woodstock selectmen, Patriot Renewables talk changes to wind ordinance
Spruce Mountain Wind representatives last week talked with Woodstock officials about possibly altering the town’s new wind ordinance to someday allow them to replace their existing turbines with ones that would be quieter overall. xx