RSU 26 to seek $16.85 million for facilities bond

The bond - which must be approved by voters at referendum - would allow RSU 26 to do all major projects that were deemed most necessary during review in the past year.

Nobody running for school board in Milford

The position will be filled by write-in vote when the town holds its municipal elections next month.

At the Legislature: New adult-use recreational marijuana rules

The proposed rules lay out a process by which a person can be licensed to sell, or grow or process marijuana for retail sale in Maine.

Bradley voters to be asked for approval of sidewalk repair funds

It was determined that the village sidewalks possibly could be reconditioned and widened, at an estimated cost of $150,000; the town’s share would be 20 percent, or $30,000.

Greenfield man going to prison for six years on sex charges

Criag Thorne, 53, entered a plea of no contest on charges of gross sexual assault.

True North Theatre holds Intimacy Directors International workshops

Nearly 30 participants learned about specific protocols and methods to support and  protect directors, actors and stage management — as well as teachers, producers and company management — in the creation of authentic and powerful stories of intimacy on stage and screen.

Apply now for an Old Town community garden spot

Old Town residents known as the Old Town Pride/Image Committee have created raised beds for gardening this summer.

At the Legislature: Non-citizen welfare shortchanges Maine seniors

One of the worst bills so far this session, says Rep. Lawrence Lockman, is a proposal from Rep. Drew Gattine to provide welfare benefits to non-citizens.

Change to school day hours under consideration

A recommendation for the school board is expected by the board’s May 15 meeting.

Maine tribes to receive more than $4.2 million for affordable housing