Farmington selectmen refused two bids for work on the Community Center roof, will seek quotes from reputable companies after it appeared the two bidders may have spoken with each other about the project.
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Posted inSchools and Education
Cape Cod Hill in New Sharon adapts to being a community school
Cape Cod Hill School is now a community school, according to Principal Carol Kiesman at the RSU 9 board of director’s meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 24.
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Posted inMaine
Wilton town manager resignation date extended
The Wilton Board of Selectpersons voted to extend the resignation date of the town manager on Wednesday, Oct. 25, in executive session.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
Visitors will be allowed in Florence chapel’s secret room to ponder if drawings are Michelangelo’s
Starting Nov. 15, up to 100 visitors will be granted access each week by reservation, spending a maximum of 15 minutes inside.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Lewiston gunman met ex at Schemengees, believed businesses were calling him a pedophile, affidavit says
Documents released Tuesday provide insight into what might have motivated Robert Card and details about the manhunt that followed last week’s shootings.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
Stephen King on shootings near childhood home: ‘It always means more when you know the place’
Maine’s most famous author, a vocal advocate for stricter gun laws, went to high school in Lisbon Falls, where the Lewiston shooter was found dead.
Posted inBusiness
Hannaford donates $210,000 for Lewiston aid
The supermarket chain is directing gifts to support a ride-along mental health counselor and the families affected by last week’s mass shooting.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Football: Winslow rumbles past MCI in D North quarterfinal
Matt Quirion, Liem Fortin combine for 375 rushing yards in win for Black Raiders.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
Flyers seeking recruits for local ‘militia’ raise alarm in Mount Vernon, Vienna
The founder of the militia, when contacted by a reporter using the phone number on the flier, said the group is meant to help teach locals survival and weapons skills.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Massive windfarm project to be built off Virginia coast gains key federal approval
Dominion Energy says construction should be done by late 2026.