RSU 9 Board of Directors Agenda – Tuesday, Feb. 25

Mt. Blue Regional School District Board of Directors Agenda DATE: February 25, 2020 Place: The Forum – Mt. Blue Campus Time: 6:30pm I. Call to Order II. Pledge III. Public Comment IV. Report of the Chairperson A. Good news stories from Board/Administrator V. Superintendent’s Report-Tina Meserve A. Hires and Retirements B. Strategic Planning Update C. […]

PHOTOS: Learning about owls

New Vineyard Public Library presented a Chewonki Foundation Natural Traveling History Owls of Maine program Wednesday afternoon.

Mt. Blue State Park conditions

WELD — Recent storms have increased the snow cover on the trails. Cold temperatures have kept the trails intact. All ski trails have been groomed, with a set track and are in good condition. Use caution on hills. The snowshoe trails are in good condition and sliding is fast on Center Hill. The snowmobile trails […]

Paul Lees: Airman, fighter, hero

Initials of World War II gunner from Livermore Falls found carved in English convalescent home.

Wandering: Home

I live in a typical rural Maine town. I have about 1,000 neighbors, give or take a few. We have a grocery store, a couple of gas stations, an offering of unique privately-owned eating establishments, art galleries, and a splattering of shopping opportunities. There are no traffic lights to slow down the already unhurried lifestyle most of us strive […]

Franklin County Commissioners Agenda – Tuesday, Feb. 18

FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FEBRUARY 18, 2020   10:00 A.M.  APPOINTMENTS:  10:00 A.M. Detention Center, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Bid Award Discussion 10:15 A.M.  EMA Director Tim Hardy, Mosher Hill Tower Repair Costs and Pest Control Contract 10:20 A.M.  Acting Communication Director Amanda Simoneau, Promotion at Communications Center, Consideration of Teamsters Contract Extension, Work Station Quote and Communication […]

Wilton Planning Board Agenda – Thursday, Feb. 20

Town of Wilton Planning Board Agenda February 20, 2020 7:00 PM 1) Pledge of Allegiance. 2) Review and consider adopting the minutes from the previous meetings, 1-30-2020. 3) CEO Report. 4) Other Business: (a) Elective Electrical Transmission Corridor Moratorium Ordinance & Development of Ordinance. Renamed Energy/Transportation Conduit (ETC) Draft revised and sent for legal review, […]

‘Making roads in the woods’

Jim Boyce, trail master for Kingfield Sno-Wanderers explains what it takes to make and maintain snowmobile trails. Video included.

Two new propane-powered buses coming to RSU 9

The district has been notified it will receive $138,400 to purchase two new liquid propane-fueled buses.

PHOTO: Flying high!