Poll workers across the region dealt with lines of voters Tuesday, even after heavy absentee voting. ‘We want people to know their vote is safe, and it counts,’ said one official.
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Well-known Readfield resident killed while crossing Route 17 Tuesday
Andrews “Andy” Tolman, 76, was struck by a vehicle and killed Tuesday evening after he tripped and fell while walking across Route 17.
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After decade of absence, budget committee to return in Readfield-area school district
After members of the public suggested reestablishing a budget committee, Superintendent Jay Charette of Regional School Unit 38 said the committee will return to involve more people in deciding spending on education.
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Watch: 100-year-old restored clock lifted into Readfield Union Meeting House
The 1930 clock was restored recently as part of a decadeslong renovation of the historic building.
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Smith Homestead walk set for Oct. 11 in Readfield
READFIELD — A Readfield History Walk is set for 10 a.m. to noon Friday, Oct. 11, at the old Smith Homestead, 96 Sturtevant Hill Road. The farm had been established by Capt. Mathias Smith Sr. circa 1768 on a land grant. Sixty of the original 200 acres had remained in that family for six generations […]
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Workshop on resolving conflicts with beavers set for Oct. 5
The workshop will be held at Rosmarin & Saunders Family Forest on Nickerson Hill Road in Readfield.
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Central Maine locations feature children’s walks with a twist
GARDINER — Healthy Communities of the Capital Area has announced StoryWalk locations in Kennebec County. The following locations currently house StoryWalks: Readfield Community Library, China Primary School Nature Trail, Viles Arboretum, Farrington Elementary School, Gardiner Regional Middle School, and The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Gardiner. StoryWalks build children’s interest in reading while promoting […]
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Student urges Readfield-area school board to listen to teachers
Several people spoke at Thursday night’s special board meeting, including Maranacook Community High School teachers and a student who said communication from administration is lacking.
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Letter prompts Readfield-area school board discussion
The letter signed by school officials urged board members to make decisions on behalf of the district’s mission to be a ‘caring community dedicated to excellence.’
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Readfield Heritage Days scheduled for Aug. 9, 10
On Friday, Aug. 9, Heritage Days kick off from 5-7 p.m. at the Readfield Historical Society’s Wine and Cheese Social.