Thorndike selectman says it does not matter whether Owen Smith, director of the Waldo County Regional Communications Center, signed the complaint letter sent to the board because it still raises serious concerns.
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Thorndike voters may create municipal fire department after mass resignations, leadership dispute
Residents will decide whether to turn the fire company into a municipal department and will begin discussions about building a new salt and sand shed at Saturday’s Town Meeting.
25th annual Rural Living Day set for April 6
THORNDIKE — The 25th annual Rural Living Day will be held from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, April 6, at Mount View High School, 577 Mount View Road. Participants can choose from 24 different workshops on topics that include backyard beekeeping; solar energy; Amish technology; growing hops, fruit trees, medicinal herbs, strawberries or rice […]
Thorndike grows fire department to six; threat to public safety subsides
Twenty-eight Thorndike firefighters resigned last week, but now the situation has “significantly improved,” said Bill Gillespie, president of the Waldo County Fire Chiefs Association.
Lone Thorndike firefighter remains after rest of department resigns during heated meeting
Thorndike firefighting personnel clashed with the town’s selectmen Wednesday night after their leader, George Russell, was forced out of his deputy chief position over a letter Waldo County officials sent.
Waldo county officials: Former Thorndike deputy fire chief was a danger
A letter from the heads of four emergency service agencies conveyed a lack of faith in George Russell, Thorndike’s deputy fire chief, who has since stepped down.
As Fiberight plant nears completion, municipal representatives seek clearer communication
The schedule for completing the facility has been revised three times, delaying its opening a full year, and at the latest meeting town officials voiced their frustrations with mixed messages they’ve received.
At untraditional holiday concert, students create ‘togetherness’ in Thorndike
The Mt. View High School group will perform its final “Carols in the Round” concert of the season Friday at the All Saints Episcopal Church in Skowhegan.
Fire in Troy home causes damage, but no injuries
Gary and Sylvia Glidden were at their house on 384 Bangor Road when flames started to spread. Troy fire chief Gregory Packard Jr. said that hoarding created a potentially deadly hazard.
UMaine Extension to hold fundraiser Oct. 20
Auction, bake sale will benefir Waldo County UMaine Extension 4-H programming.