More than 100 took part in Western Maine Audubon’s Rangeley Birding Fest the weekend of June 6.
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Belgrade passes town budget, focuses on reducing tax burden
Residents and administrators suggested amendments to lower a conservative tax levy.
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Franklin County panel finalizes budget, keeping commissioner benefits
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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Farmington recognizes group who saved man’s life
Police and town officials gave awards to a civilian, 2 police officers and a UMF police sergeant for their response to a June 3 cardiac emergency on Front Street.
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Arts festival on Harry’s Hill in Starks marks 36 years
The Happening returns June 18-21 to Harry Brown’s Farm in Starks for its 36th year, with music, camping, art, workshops and a lineup that reflects the festival’s long evolution.
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Augusta, Hallowell joining 4-day workweek trend for municipal offices
The 2 cities will add to a growing number of Maine municipalities offering earlier or later service hours in return for a four-day workweek.
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3 takeaways from Belgrade’s budget proposal
The spending plan boasts a lower tax burden than the prior year while ambulances and debt service drive costs.
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Dirigo Reads to offer free books Saturday in Lewiston, Waterville
The organization will be at all 6 Governor’s Restaurants from 7-10 a.m. in an effort to promote literacy in Maine.
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Skowhegan’s ‘Firefighter Rick’ retires after teaching fire safety for decades
A former teacher who followed his dream of being a firefighter, Capt. Rick Caldwell worked his last shift as a full-time firefighter Thursday.
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L.L.Bean sets flagship reopening for September
The redesigned campus in Freeport includes a new entrance, expanded shopping areas, and updates to fish enclosures and green spaces.