Somerset remains the lowest vaccinated county in Maine, with 53% of the population fully vaccinated; the statewide percentage of residents who are vaccinated is about 65%.
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Skowhegan officials set new mill rate, accept $50,000 donation for police department
The property tax rate has increased slightly for a number of reasons, including creating three new positions at a cost of about $240,000, the town manager said.
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As plans for second Skowhegan bridge continue, some worry about future of memorial park
A leading option for a new bridge over the Kennebec River is one extending from downtown. But that approach would require the removal of Veterans Memorial Park.
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Clinton to use federal COVID-19 relief aid for water projects, bonus pay for workers
Officials expect the town will receive about $334,000 as part of the federal American Rescue Plan Act.
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Canaan says it will keep vaccinations optional despite state, federal mandates
Officials say they don’t intend to rescind an August vote that left it up to town employees to decide if they want to be vaccinated.
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Dana Wilde: Of goldenrod and galaxies
The golden ratio, writes Dana Wilde, is understood to be a fundamental pattern of beauty in nature and art.
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Waterville pitches $1.8 million plan to boost soccer, other recreational offerings
The City Council will hear a broad proposal on Oct. 5 that includes moving the youth soccer fields from the North Street Recreation Area over to the Pine Ridge Recreation Area.
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Pittsfield hospital to offer emergency medical technician course
PITTSFIELD — Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital plans to offer a six-week emergency medical technician certification course in partnership with Kennebec Valley Community College from Oct. 11 to Nov. 19 at the hospital, 447 N. Main St. Classes will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. Remaining weekdays will allow for […]
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Oakland woman, 76, taken to hospital after 2-vehicle crash in Fairfield
Police said that an Oakland woman failed to yield and struck another vehicle on Sunday in Fairfield.
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Passport tour held in lieu of annual Common Ground Country Fair
A group of business owners in the Unity area organized a passport tour during what would typically be Common Ground Country Fair weekend, which was canceled this year due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.