C.J. Betit, director of collective bargaining at the Maine Education Association, said the organization is taking a wait-and-see approach as details about implementation are determined in Washington.
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Fireworks ban an explosive issue for Fairfield
FAIRFIELD — The town council decision to ban fireworks for 360 days of the year is not the final word on the matter, fireworks advocates say.
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Megabucks aren’t spinning winners’ heads
Linda and Bob Von Oesen of Fairfield, who are taking a lump sum payment of $4,148,922, say they’ll get a new snowblower.
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Sandy River erosion may mean dead end for Farmington’s Whittier Road
FARMINGTON — A handful of downed pine trees will help town leaders to decide when to close Whittier Road, which is threatened by bank erosion on the Sandy River.
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Gerald Hotel deal in Fairfield to be completed by end of month
FAIRFIELD — Scheduling problems have delayed closing on a $6.5 million deal to buy and redevelop the Gerald Hotel but developers hope to sign papers by the end of the month.
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Big growth brings big issues for Kennebec Valley Community College
FAIRFIELD — Kennebec Valley Community College is trying to ensure that it properly manages a massive and unexpected expansion opportunity.
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KVCC seeks to reduce growing pains
FAIRFIELD — Kennebec Valley Community College is trying to ensure that it properly manages a massive and unexpected expansion opportunity.
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Love, respect the keys for award-winning physical therapy assistant
FAIRFIELD — Jason Toner, 42, has come a long way since the days when he worked a variety of rough-and-tumble jobs such as logging, house painting and mill work.
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Messalonskee dam owner faces penalty for toxic spray
OAKLAND — The company that owns Messalonskee Dam will face a penalty from the state after an employee was caught spraying a toxic weed killer in and around the water.
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Farmington Halloween kidnappers receive stiff jail sentences
The three men who robbed and kidnapped a couple in their Farmington home last Halloween were sentenced Thursday to a combined 50 years in prison.