The philanthropic organization is renovating 12 properties to help revive the town’s artistic heritage and plans more projects to spark economic development.
May 2017
Posted inMaine, News
Oakland’s first municipal engineer saving town thousands of dollars
Sewer superintendent Boyd Snowden, promoted for his money-saving work, gets his hands on another project with the transfer station.
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
Trump scolds fellow NATO leaders to contribute more financially
One European official said NATO members were taken aback by the aggressive tone of his speech.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Messalonskee High students to compete overseas in China robotics competition
The team was one of six in the United States chosen to go to the competition in Qingdao.
Posted inMaine, News
State fire marshal: Cause of Pittsfield fire undetermined
The house was too badly damaged to determine a cause, but officials believe it started in the living room, where a number of electrical items were.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Wilton man to spend 12 years in prison for assault on child
Lance Woodbury, 40, was accused of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old family member in his Wilton home.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Committee rejects LePage plan to merge turnpike authority with DOT
The governor’s plan would eliminate the turnpike authority and put the state’s only toll plaza in York.
Posted inMaine, News
Porter man found dead in pond after fishing trip
The body of Duane Day Sr., 53, was recovered from Plain Pond on Thursday.
Posted inMaine, News
Police: Passengers ‘very lucky’ in Pittsfield crash
Two cars were totaled and one woman was taken to the hospital for treatment of head trauma.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
State report shows mixed bag for Mainers dropped from welfare
More analysis is needed to determine whether a time limit on benefits resulted in higher wages for former recipients.