Selectmen on Tuesday approved holding a special election on the land purchase as the town looks to improve the town’s public safety buildings.
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Somerset County vaccination rate continues to lag as COVID-19 cases surge statewide
Somerset has 58% of its eligible population fully vaccinated, the lowest percentage in the state.
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State Police: Driver arrested after 120 mph chase from Pittsfield to Clinton in stolen car
Kirk Grover led police on a high-speed chase that reached speeds of 120 mph after a trooper initiated a traffic stop on I-95 near Pittsfield, according to a release from Maine State Police.
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As Common Ground Country Fair cancels, organizers of other upcoming fairs consider changes amid COVID surge
After taking hiatuses last year, Oosoola Days, Farmington Fair, Clinton Lions Agricultural Fair and the New Portland Lions Fair all said that they plan to move forward with in-person events this month.
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University to host corn silage growers meeting
University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to host an outdoor meeting for corn silage growers from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, Sept. 9, at Misty Meadows Farm, 308 Hill Road, Clinton. Attendees will be able to examine and learn about corn silage varieties planted at the host farm, and join discussions on seed treatments, weed […]
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Accidental fire at Clinton home displaces family of 3, chief says
Clinton Fire Chief Travis Leary said a mother and 2 children had to find a different sleeping arrangement Tuesday night after an accidental fire damaged their home.
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Clinton OKs next step in possible expansion of space for police department
The Board of Selectmen approved funding for engineering advice regarding a potential addition to the space used by the police department.
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Clinton approves wage raises for fire, police departments
Clinton’s Board of Selectmen met Tuesday and approved raises for the hourly rates of fire and police department employees in an effort to attract new staff and improve retention.
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Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office investigating Clinton crash involving off-duty Somerset deputy
An off-duty Somerset County Sheriff’s Office deputy was the driver in a single-vehicle crash late last month that injured him and a passenger.
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Clinton Selectmen vote at special meeting to drop tax rate by 23%
The recent revaluation found more value in the town, which allowed the Board of Selectmen to lower the tax rate for fiscal year 2021-22.