The seven-year U.S. Department of Education grant is intended to increase the high school graduation rate at partner schools and help the students succeed in college.
Kaitlin Schroeder
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Waterville woman charged with drunken driving in abandoned car wreck
Police say a blood test shows Natasha Guessregen was intoxicated the night police found an abandoned car flipped onto its hood and Guessregen nearby.
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Gazebo proposed for Oakland park
Recreation Committee member Gene Roy is asking residents to raise $10,000 to build a gazebo near the town boat launch and beach.
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Franklin County to study emergency dispatch reception problems
County officials said a proposed study funded by the county and the federal government is intended to find a solution to chronic radio signal problems.
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Farmington to contract for tax assessing
A subcommittee found the town could save $20,000 to $38,000 compared to having an in-house tax assessor.
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Farmington weighs contracting out tax assessment
Selectmen will consider Tuesday whether they could save money by contracting out tax assessment instead of having an in-house assessor.
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Newport drumstick factory fire causes little damage
The fire at the Vic Firth factory was contained under a metal stairwell, but some drumsticks sustained water damage.
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Wilton and Forster Mill owner fail to reach agreement
The town and owner Adam Mack will continue mediation, seeking a resolution for Wilton’s lawsuit that calls for demolition of the crumbling structure.
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Police officer named Oakland town manager
Gary Bowman, who worked for the Oakland police for 15 years, was appointed by the council to oversee the day-to-day affairs of all town departments.
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Common Ground Fair speakers to cover event history, permaculture, pesticides
The Common Ground Country Fair is expected to draw about 60,000 visitors to the three-day event that continues Saturday and Sunday.