SAD 31 Board of Directors passes $9.3M budget proposal
HOWLAND -- The School Administrative District 31 Board of Directors unanimously approved a $9.3 million proposed budget for fiscal year 2027 at a special meeting held April 29. The budget proposal represents a 6.5% increase from the budget for fiscal year 2026, which ends June 30.
Chester selectmen discuss roadsides, comprehensive plan
CHESTER -- The Chester Board of Selectmen held a brief meeting April 28, discussing clearing roadsides, requesting bids for snow removal and the planning board's work on developing a comprehensive plan.
Registered sex offender arrested
LINCOLN -- Lincoln Police Department arrested a registered sex offender Monday morning at 9:55 a.m., according to a press release issued that day by Police Chief Lee Miller.
Local dispensary owners get law passed reducing required cannabis testing
LINCOLN -- The owners of a local adult use recreational marijuana dispensary, with the help of Sen. Michael Tipping, were able to get legislation introduced and passed by the Legislature. Bobbie and Matt Stormann, married owners of Just Baked dispensary, accessible off of the northern section of Goding Ave, said the process of following through on legislation from the conception of an idea to the final passage of a bill and enactment of law, was an elightening lesson in civic engagement.
Lincoln Fire prevents total loss on Lee Road
LINCOLN -- The Lincoln Fire Department responded to nine fire and 24 emergency medical service calls in the previous week, Capt. Jake Hammond reported to Lincoln News on Monday.
Enfield Selectboard prepares for summer, annual town meeting
ENFIELD -- The Enfield Selectboard approved a construction contact for Morgan's Beach, signed up with a real estate broker to sell tax-acquired properties and moved forward with a fiscal year 2027 budget draft in preparation for the annual town meeting held in June.
Council to consider $9.1 million school budget
MILLINOCKET—Millinocket Town Council is set to meet this week to vote on adopting Millinocket School Department’s $9.1 million budget for the new fiscal year that begins July 1.
Medway selectmen hold budget workshop
MEDWAY - Medway Selectmen met in a budget workshop to take a last look at the proposed 2026-2027 budgets. Public Works Supervisor Greg Hale presented another version of his budget that includes a three percent wage increase for employees because the board has not given any direction on whether or not it was going to approve raises. The budget also represents a reduction of $8,350 from the first reading of his budget.
East selectmen approve EMPD budget
EAST MILLINOCKET- East Millinocket Selectmen met with East Millinocket Police Chief Cameron McDunnah and Corporal Brad Fitzgerald to go over the proposed 2026-2027 department budget.
Maine PUC sets case schedule into 2027 for Maine Water Company rate hike request
HALLOWELL—Maine Public Utilities Commission last week set a case schedule that will extend into 2027 a request filed by Maine Water Company to increase its rates by 27.9 percent for all of its operating divisions, including Millinocket.
Fitzgerald briefs East Mill selectmen on 2025 EMPD activity
EAST MILLINOCKET - East Millinocket Police Corporal Brad Fitzgerald met with selectmen to go over final 2025 East Millinocket Police Department statistics. Fitzgerald apologized for the lateness of his report but he wanted the board to know what’s going on and for taxpayers to know what their money is paying for.
County Commissioner Marshall talks to East board about county budget, county jail costs
EAST MILLINOCKET - Penobscot County Commissioner David Marshall stopped by the East Millinocket Board of Selectmen’s meeting to answer any questions the town may have on the county budget. The county found itself in a massive budget deficit and East Millinocket saw it’s taxes to the county increase over 30 percent.
Budget presentation at East schools
EAST MILLINOCKET— Several budget items have been carefully scrutinized by the administrative team at East Millinocket schools to present a workable budget for school year 2026-2027. School board members were presented with the (fiscal year) FY 27 budget proposal and will look to vote on the budget during the next meeting in May and ahead of the town meeting on June 16.
Davis, Worster get until June 1 to file responses to summary judgment motions
MILLINOCKET/BANGOR—A federal judge last week granted in part a motion filed by former Millinocket Town Manager Harold “John” Davis and former Millinocket Police Chief Craig Worster seeking additional time to file responses to summary judgment motions in their civil lawsuit.
Audit work continues in Medway
MEDWAY - Medway Selectmen continue to wait for information on the progress of the town’s past due audits. The board needs the audits to be done so they can move forward with needed town spending especially with paving.
Medway board approves regional recreation framework
MEDWAY - Medway Selectmen approved the proposed “Tri-Town Regional Recreation Programming Framework” between Medway, Millinocket and East Millinocket. Board members received a copy of the framework the previous week and took the time between meetings to review it. They said it was well written and basically contained a common sense approach for recreation directors to work together.
East schools accept music contract with Medway
EAST MILLINOCKET—During the regular meeting on Thursday, April 30, the East Millinocket school board agreed to a contract with Medway Middle School to provide musical instruction for East Millinocket schools.
Summerfest looking for town donation, volunteers
EAST MILLINOCKET - East Millinocket Selectmen met with Summerfest organizer Randy Mancini to talk about town financial support for the annual party.