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For the future ... and getting the cows milked this morning
IN THE WEE HOURS SATURDAY MORNING, crews from Central Maine Power Company were hard at work swapping out old lines for new at the Locke Mills substation. The new, higher-voltage lines went up in anticipation of future growth and demand in the area, Line Supervisor Dennis Marquis said. Statewide, ... xx0 Comments -
Newry selectmen ponder "faulty alarm" ordinance
The Newry Fire Department is pondering an ordinance that would allow the town to fine homeowners who put off fixing their faulty fire alarm systems, as well as alarm companies that repeatedly test systems without first notifying the NFD. When a fire alarm goes off and sends a signal to the... xx -
Patrick running for state Senate
John Patrick of Rumford has announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Senate District 14, the seat held by Senator Bruce Bryant who is not seeking re-election due to term limits. Patrick served in the House from 2001-2008 as a member of the Labor Committee and chair of the Legal a... xx -
Antique military vehicles
The South Paris Veterans’ Home advisory committee is planning a showing of antique military vehicles at the home on July 17. Proceeds from this will go to for programs for veterans at the home over the next year. xx -
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Compiled by Danna Brown Nickerson10 years ago: A late night fire of suspicious origin scorched the 200-year-old Peabody Tavern in Gilead.Western Maine Supply had begun construction of a 30x120 foot addition to its Cross Street store.Approximately 200 walkers raised $10,500 fo... xx -
Airport prospects looking up
A Naples businessman who offers scenic sea flights from his Long Lake base, has expanded into Bethel Regional Airport where he is currently offering aircraft maintenance, including Federal Aviation Administration-required annual safety inspections. Peter Marucci of Samnik Enterprises LLC, ... xx -
Half-million-dollar bond proposed for upgrading Greenwood roads
LIKE A CROCODILE RISING FROM THE DEPTHS, the rootball and stem of a long-dead tree emerge through the crumbling, much-patched surface of Rowe Hill Road in Greenwood. The wood was likely part of fill put down when the road was first paved, Town Manager/Road Commissioner Kim Sparks said. When large... xx -
Angevine Park pond will be the site of this year's Free Fishing Festival
After a two-year stay in the pond at Sunday River's Summit Hotel, the Maine Free Family Fishing Festival is returning to Bethel.Town selectmen recently approved unanimously a request from the Upper Andro Anglers Alliance to hold this year’s festival at the Angevine Park pond, off the Nor... xx -
Sale of Saunders Brothers Mill teetering on the verge
AT MONDAY’S SESSION--Mark Pillsbury of Saunders Brothers Mill, Nick Hodgkins and Mark Hyland, of the DEP, potential buyer Joseph Woodbury, Keith Taylor of Germain & Associates, and State Reps. Jarrod Crockett (speaking) and Sawin Millett. Present but not pictured are Diane Jackson from Sena... xx
