State task force must submit report by Jan. 15, 2023, with policy recommendations for better controlling invasive aquatic plant species at Maine lakes.
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Samantha Smith’s peace-seeking letter to Soviet Union endures as lesson for children to ask questions about world events
As the 40th anniversary of the Manchester girl’s famous letter approaches this November, her message for world peace is more relevant than ever.
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Central Maine school districts turning to emerging bus scanning technology to address safety, driver shortages
The technology was originally installed during the pandemic to help with contact-tracing, but officials are now looking at the devices as a way of improving efficiency and safety for students.
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Readfield-area high school to go remote due to staff shortages from uptick in COVID-19 cases
School officials can’t figure out what caused the spike, and so far only Maranacook Community High School has been impacted.
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Despite loud objections, Maine Cabin Masters given conditional approval for charity Manchester concert series at The Woodshed
Manchester officials approved a mass gathering permit, with the option to review and potentially revoke the permit depending on their adherence to the town’s noise ordinance.
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Clark University recognizes local dean’s list students
WORCESTER, Mass. — Six local students were named to the 2021 fall dean’s list at Clark University. Meghan E. Kennedy of Monmouth was named to first honors. Samuel G. Pilgrim of Dresden was named to second honors. Hanna B. Lavenson of Belgrade was named to first honors. Ellie C. Hodgkin of Manchester was named to […]
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Ice fishing derby on Cobbossee set for March 5
The second annual Cobbossee Ice Fishing Derby is planned from sunrise to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 5. Cobbossee Lake stretches into Litchfield, Manchester, Monmouth, West Gardiner and Winthrop. This year the derby will help benefit Cony Project Graduation, the YMCA Camp of Maine and The Friends of The Cobbossee Watershed, according to a news release […]
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Litchfield officials discuss options concerning watermilfoil infestation on Cobbossee Lake
Just one fragment of Eurasian watermilfoil can quickly spread and take over a lake, hurting the aquatic flora and fauna, endangering swimmers, hindering boaters, and reducing property values.
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Manchester fire chief pleads guilty to drunken driving, but charge could be dropped in a year under deal
Francis R. Wozniak, 39, has kept his driver’s license despite being charged with operating under the influence in Portland in 2020.
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Virtual flower growers conference set for this month
An additional in-person networking session is planned at Longfellow’s Greenhouses in Manchester.