The Budget Advisory Committee had eliminated the $31,011 in flex benefits before commissioners restored it in a 4-1 vote Monday.
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Western Maine camping guide spans Webb Lake to White Mountains
A western Maine camping guide begins with Mount Blue, Dummer’s Beach and Grafton Notch, then branches into nearby New Hampshire campgrounds and AMC huts.
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Get lost with us on a Sunday drive through western Maine
Feel like a leisurely drive on a beautiful day? Want to enjoy all the scenery that western Maine has to offer? We’ve got the guide for you.
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UMF Summer Daze Camp returns with time-travel theme
The Fitness and Recreation Center will offer its annual summer camp from June 15 to Aug. 7 for children entering grades one to seven.
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Fire at Chaos Coffee Cafe in Wilton ruled accidental
The fire on Sunday is believed to have started on the first floor in the rear of the building, sending one person to the hospital, authorities said.
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Attendance at Farmington-area schools rebounds from pandemic
Students in RSU 9 are missing school at a lower rate since the spike of absenteeism during the pandemic years, but Superintendent Christian Elkington said family vacations during school days is concerning.
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Mt. Blue voters send $46.2M school budget to referendum
About 40 people attended RSU 9’s annual budget meeting May 26, where all articles passed, including $3.7 million in additional local funds.
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First summer watermelons arrive in western Maine
Watermelons have returned to grocery stores and roadside stands as residents prepare for another summer of picnics, hikes and cold slices in the heat.
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Wilton state representative pleads guilty to violating Clean Election law
Hall was sentenced to 48 hours in jail to be served through an alternative sentencing program and 100 hours of community service.
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Rhubarb season returns to Maine gardens and kitchen tables
As rhubarb emerges across Maine gardens this spring, growers and cooks are once again turning the tart perennial into pies, jams, sauces and other seasonal favorites.