May 25, 2009 | Bangor Daily News
Car, RV collide in Searsport, sending 5 to hospital
A fully loaded RV collided with another vehicle and flipped over on Routes 1 and 3 late Monday afternoon, injuring several people and forcing emergency crews to detour Memorial Day travelers around the busy stretch of highway for hours.
Fire destroys mobile home in Abbot
When duty calls, Greenville Town Manager John Simko and Greenville Police Chief Scott MacMaster respond - even if they aren't dressed for the occasion.
Several Communities Voting on School Closures
Residents of Monson are heading to the polls tomorrow to decide if their elementary school should be closed.
Shirley residents weigh the future of their a
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Down the Road a Piece: Another Annual MATC Meeting -- Already
They say time flies when you're having fun. I say time flies. It has flown so past this past year that next Saturday, April 11 is our annual Maine Appalachian Trail Club annual meeting -- already! This can't be right.
Do you think Gov. John Baldaccia s legacy will be positive or negative?
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Town takes ownership of Moosehead plant
Town takes ownership of Moosehead plant DOVER-FOXCROFT, Maine - This town now owns a large plant on the Piscataquis River that is free of any environmental problems and has access to hydroelectric power but ...
SAD 68 directors asked to delay school decision
SAD 68 directors asked to delay school decision Vote on proposed closing of elementary school expected March 3 MONSON, Maine - SAD 68 directors were asked Wednesday to delay their consideration of closing the ...
Officials To Vote Whether To Close Monson School
School board officials in SAD 68 will vote next Tuesday whether to close the Monson school.
Storm Dumps Up To 2 Feet Of Snow; Thousands Without Power
More than 140,000 Maine homes and business are without power after a late-February storm dropped heavy, wet snow across the state that snapped tree limbs, utility lines and utility poles.
Monson utilities district to get upgrade:
"Nothing prevents First Wind, or Record Hill Wind from appealing their tax assessment to the state " Wind power fight goes to court "I think you need to get out of Monson more often and see theres a whole big ...
SAD 68 backs plan, but partners all say no:
SAD 68 voted 371-265 in support of the plan. The individual town votes in the district were Dover-Foxcroft, 289 yes, 167 no; Charleston, 28 yes, 32 no; Sebec, 22 yes, 23 no; and Monson, 32 yes, 43 no.
Board to weigh closure of Monson school:
"The most important part of a childs education is the attention given at home. Schools can only " SAD 29 decides to wait and see "Thank you all for your service to our country.
Artist meets nature with 'Rock Opera'
Monson artist Peter M. Barnett has a sense of humor. He also has a fascination with rocks.
Changing the land-use ordinance to better manage stormwater runoff and control erosion was discussed by selectmen on Tuesday.
Use of sand and salt on roads is discussed
At a meeting held three days after the season's first snowfall, selectmen discussed winter road maintenance, specifically the use of salt and sand on town roads.