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Wilton board accepts grant for firefighting equipment
The breach tool will provide firefighters a way to get into a locked or bolted door without damaging the door or property, Fire Rescue Chief Sonny Dunham said.
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Posted inCommunity
Carrabassett Valley library to host Dec. 13 author talk
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — A book talk with Maine author Lew-Ellyn Hughes is set for 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, at Carrabassett Valley Public Library & Community Center, 3209 Carrabassett Drive. Hughes will talk about her book, “Farmhouse on the Edge of Town,” a collection of heartwarming and humorous stories from 15 years of owning a […]
Posted inThe Maine Forecast
News Center Maine: Another round of freezing rain, high winds in store for Wednesday
The question isn’t whether there will be power outages; it’s how many.
Posted inLocal Government, News
Jay approves 4-day workweek trial for Town Office
Office hours will be from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
Posted inLocal Government, News
Jay fire to get inflatable rescue boat, motor and trailer
Fire Rescue Chief Mike Booker said that he wrote for a $6,500 grant from the Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation for the boat package after realizing they could have used it during heavy rain and flooding last year.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
Storm bringing high winds, heavy rains to central Maine
The National Weather Service says there is a strong possibility of power outages and flooding from Wednesday’s storm, which is expected to last through the night.
Posted inCommunity
Fairfield holiday celebration, fundraiser set for Dec. 12
FAIRFIELD — Lasting Impressions is set to host a benefit holiday celebration from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, at 233 Main St. There will be free photos with Santa, a hot cocoa bar and treat bar, raffle drawings and a children’s entertainment area, all donated by local small businesses. Contributions are welcome; all donations go […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Politics
Feds announce permanent extension of asylum seeker work permits
Sen. Angus King, Rep. Chellie Pingree and Gov. Janet Mills recently asked federal officials to extend the maximum amount of time eligible immigrants and asylum seekers have for extensions on work permit renewals, from 180 days to 540.
Posted inCentral Maine Eats, Food & Dining, Maine, News
Waterville’s Cushnoc Cantina targets January open date
Also in Central Maine Eats: Construction of a Dunkin’ is planned in Fairfield.