Residents will vote on whether the Athens Corner Store can put a well on town property, a food sovereignty ordinance proposed by farmer and teacher Kassie Dwyer, and whether to appoint or elect the road commissioner.
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Posted inLocal & State, Sports
Bangor-Brewer semi-pro football team makes its home in Athens
Rec Department Director Cory Bussell says the move will benefit the town and may inspire local kids to take up the sport.
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Posted inLocal & State
Crews extinguish dust-fueled fire at Athens wood pellet factory
The fire broke out early Friday morning and was contained after a few hours without causing any major damage.
Posted inCommunity
Cornville Regional Charter School bus routes
The bus will pickup students in Athens, Canaan, Cornville, Fairfield, Hartland, Madison, Skowhegan and St. Albans.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Athens teacher, farmer launches food sovereignty effort
Kassie Dwyer argues that allowing consumers to buy food directly from producers in town without government licensing just makes “common sense,” and 41 Maine communities agree.
Posted inFood & Dining, Letters to the Editor, Vegan Kitchen
Distributor Test
Members of Maine’s congressional delegation criticized President Trump on Monday after his much-anticipated summit with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin during which Trump again downplayed Russia’s role in interfering with the 2016 election. Appearing side-by-side at a press conference following their closed two-hour meeting, Trump and Putin both cast doubt on what virtually all intelligence agencies […]
Posted inCommunity
Rochester Institute of Technology dean’s list
Seven local students recognized for academic achievement.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State
West Athens playwright to cast new play in September
A former drama teacher in the Skowhegan and Madison school districts follows up last year’s success with a play focusing on high school seniors.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Police arrest Athens man for allegedly trafficking cocaine, pills
In a raid the man’s residence, Somerset County officers seized $8,000 worth of drugs and $3,736 in cash.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, Maine Crime
Athens couple arrested on crack cocaine charges
Tyler and Tara Watson were arrested on charges of drug possession and endangering the welfare of their children.