Chief David Jones, widely seen as a steady presence and effective leader who was honored this week at Norridgewock’s annual Town Meeting, announced that he plans to retire in October.
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Norridgewock voters adopt moratorium on solar farms, approve $2.45 million town budget
Residents at the annual Town Meeting on Monday consented to a pause on solar projects after officials said they needed time to ensure appropriate regulations are in place.
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Man convicted of killing of Somerset County sheriff’s deputy again seeks new trial
In his second appeal to Maine’s highest court, John D. Williams argues that prosecutors withheld evidence about an arresting officer’s disciplinary record.
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Norridgewock residents to consider $2.45 million town budget
Voters on Monday at the Town Meeting will decide whether to adopt a municipal budget that the town manager says may end up being less than the current budget.
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Norridgewock student makes Boston institute dean’s list
BOSTON — Phoebe Lyman of Norridgewock has made the 2021 fall semester dean’s list at Wentworth Institute of Technology.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
School officials review early design plans for new Skowhegan elementary school
The school will be built on the property where the Margaret Chase Smith School now sits, replacing North Elementary School and consolidating some grades in the district.
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School board decides to keep mask requirement in place for Skowhegan-area schools
The meeting Thursday of the Maine School Administrative District 54 board of directors included several police officers who were on hand in case the board’s interaction with some in attendance turned contentious.
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Norridgewock holiday stroll and tree lighting a welcome social event
The afternoon festivities included a home and business decorating contest sponsored by Skowhegan Savings Bank, as well as a lighted tractor parade.
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Abandoned rail line to be converted into 32-mile recreational trail through central Maine
Officials say the trail, known as the Madison Branch, will particularly appeal to snowmobilers and ATV riders as it extends from Oakland north into Norridgewock, Madison, Embden and other towns.
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Missing Norridgewock man located in Waterville
Graham Lacher, 37, found safely after he went missing Thursday from a residence in Norridgewock.