If anyone has passed by the town office in Manchester recently on Route 17, they may have noticed a new United States flag flying proudly on the green space between the office and the elementary school.
September 2013
Military job fair set for Oct. 8
AUGUSTA — A Hiring Our Heroes job fair will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, at the Augusta State Armory, 179 Western Ave.
Economic future looks bleak in Readfield
As I pay my household’s property taxes, with its 12 percent increase from last year, and with a potential federal government shutdown and all its negative ramifications looming over us, I can’t help but wonder about the actions of our town government in recent years and Readfield’s economic future.
Officials grow skeptical of Maine link to terror attack
Investigators have yet to issue an official denial, but community leaders know of no connection.
Government shutdown blame game in full swing
Each party is hoping the other will dig itself into a big hole. But the odds look about even.
Food stamp cuts ahead as stimulus ends
Maine recipients will see up to $36 less per month just as Congress begins debate on even more reductions.
Brunswick train facility foes to challenge noise analysis
Federal noise and vibration limits wouldn’t be exceeded at Amtrak’s proposed Brunswick layover site, a report says.
Bill Nemitz: I had ‘no choice’ but to jail victim, Maine DA says
We begin today with the obvious: Throwing the victim of a violent assault in the slammer isn’t likely to go over too well in the court of public opinion.
Health insurance pricing gets clearer
The federal government says individuals will pay an average of $328 a month, before tax credits.
Great Maine Outdoor Weekend planned
SKOWHEGAN — The Skowhegan Parks & Recreation Department and Lake George Regional Park will celebrate Great Maine Outdoor Weekend with Skowhegan Fall Fest 2013 from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Lake George Regional Park, west side.