Brad Daggett, 22, died Thursday night when he lost control of his pickup and it traveled off Route 225 and struck several trees. A passenger was taken to a hospital for evaluation.
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Rome voters adopt solar moratorium, vote on municipal budget at annual Town Meeting
The moratorium gives town officials 180 days to review and create ordinances on the development of commercial solar projects in Rome.
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Two women injured in Rome snowmobile crash
The women were taken Friday night to MaineGeneral’s Alfond Center for Health in Augusta where they spent the night and one was released Saturday morning.
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Mount Vernon transportation service changes leadership
MOUNT VERNON — Over the past seven years, three members of the Neighbors Driving Neighbors Board of Directors have led the way: Dan Onion, Sandy Wright and Shelly Fitzgerald. All three helped launch Neighbors Driving Neighbors in 2015 and have been active leaders on the board ever since. All three, while staying on the board, […]
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No chickens harmed following coop fire in Rome, officials say
The chickens were let out earlier in the day, the Rome Fire Department said, and were not harmed by the fire on Friday night.
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International exchange students learn about Thanksgiving
A group of Ayusa and CIEE international high school exchange students learned about Thanksgiving by celebrating “Friendsgiving” together Nov. 13 at the host family home of James and Robyn House in Farmington. All families brought food to eat together, as some prepared it with the students at the host location. The students included Dana Dainova […]
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Travis Mills Foundation seeks volunteers for veterans retreat
ROME — The Travis Mills Foundation seeks volunteers for its veterans retreat, which provides an all-inclusive, all-expenses paid, barrier-free experience for post-9/11 veterans and their families in the Belgrade Lakes Region. Year-round volunteer opportunities in Rome include serving meals, housekeeping, yard work, family and children’s activities, fishing, boating and snowshoeing. For more information or to […]
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Rome selectmen have yet to make new hire months after residents gave approval
The Board of Selectmen have not filled an administrative assistant position for Rome and have diverted some money earmarked for the post to other needs.
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Amid chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal, Travis Mills is on a mission to support service members who ‘did good’
Travis Mills, whose foundation operates a lakeside retreat in Rome for wounded veterans and their families, says the U.S military didn’t fail in Afghanistan and has taken his message to a national audience.
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Oakland-based RSU 18 adopts mask requirements in schools after some parents shout concerns
School district adopts policy Wednesday night as superintendent says practices could be reevaluated at every board meeting, as COVID-19 pandemic conditions change.