The City Council voted last week to approve a plan to redraw the lines in four city wards, and councilors are scheduled to take a second, final vote next week.
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Skowhegan School of Painting & Sculpture raises more than $21 million
The capital campaign was the most significant fundraising effort in the history of the school, which was established in 1946 in Madison and covers more than 350 acres.
Skiing: Mt. Blue sweeps KVAC Nordic titles; Mt. Abram wins MVC alpine crown
Charlie Pye, Jeff Warnock impress for Roadrunners in conference championship meet.
Cheerleading: Oxford Hills wins first Class A title since 2000
Lisbon/St. Dominic wins first Class C title as co-op program; Ellsworth wins first Class B championship.
Swimming: Morse boys, Belfast girls win KVAC B titles
Shipbuilders win title in final event; Lions use depth for KVAC crown
Waterville to hire community outreach coordinator to aid those with mental health or other crises
The person hired for the position will work to identify people in the community who struggle with mental health, substance abuse and other issues, and help connect them with services, thus reducing the need for police response.
ACC tourney lookback: First girls state games start new chapter in Maine basketball history
In 1975, Gardiner, Hall-Dale girls were among four teams to bring home the first-ever girls basketball Gold Balls.
ACC tourney lookback: The 1973 Cony boys basketball team earns 1st Gold Ball played in new building
With a formidable starting 5, Rams went undefeated and beat Rumford for the Class A championship before more than 6,000 fans.
ACC tourney lookback: The 1970s decade was a time of firsts and lasts
Gorham establishes the first girls basketball dynasty with 4 straight titles; The Cony boys win their most recent state title — in 1978.
ACC tourney lookback: Oak Grove-Coburn in Vassalboro remembered as a special place, on and off the basketball court
The Tigers won Gold Balls in 1978 and ’79, as well as 3 regional titles from 1983-85 before the school closed in 1989.