Chester Planning Board ponders help with comprehensive plan

 CHESTER -- The Chester Planning Board discussed the time-intensive process of drafting a comprehensive plan, at a June 2 meeting after conducting routine business.

Lowell Selectboard talks IRS bill, TRIO Web service

LOWELL -- The Lowell Select Board, at its June 4 meeting, took up an Internal Revenue Service bill for unpaid penalties, and a discount offer for use of TRIO Web as part of the town's municipal software package.

Town board continues preparations for July 4th, approves road contractor and reviews finances

BURLINGTON — At its regular meeting on June 3, the town board moved forward on several civic and fiscal matters, including support for the town’s upcoming July 4th celebration, selection of a road contractor for the season and discussion of long-term planning issues.

Burlington School Board amends FY 2026 budget

BURLINGTON -- In a brief two-minute meeting held June 8, the Burlington School Committee, after reviewing finances, transferred funds between warrant articles.

Springfield officials weigh subdivision plans, transfer station staff and election worker pay

SPRINGFIELD — Town leaders and developers attended the selectboard meeting Tuesday to discuss a range of issues from a proposed subdivision and road access to transfer station staffing and how to pay election workers. Developer representatives from Treeline outlined a vision for a new subdivision intended to serve as an example for future development in Springfield. They described draft deed-restriction language and said they will work with the town to refine terms designed to protect property upkeep and help avoid problems seen with past small-lot projects. The developer team also reviewed possible road layouts, including work done on existing field roads and a gravel access that was improved to reach several lots

RSU 67 board ties up end of academic year

LINCOLN -- The Regional School Unit No. 67 Board of Directors held a brief meeting June 3, tying up the end of the academic school year.

Theriault projected to win both special election for Maine House, GOP primary

KATAHDIN REGION—Millinocket Republican Nancy Theriault was projected to claim a pair of victories Tuesday winning both the special election and GOP primary for Maine House of Representatives District 29.

Millinocket voters approve school budget; Lakeman, Michaud claim Medway municipal seats

KATAHDIN REGION—Tuesday’s election in the Katahdin Region saw Millinocket voters back the town’s school budget for the coming fiscal year and Medway residents select two new members of the community’s Board of Selectmen.

Class of 2026 joins ranks of alumni as area high schools hold graduations

KATAHDIN REGION—Members of the Class of 2026 officially became alumni of their respective high school during graduation ceremonies held last weekend. Schenck High School awarded diplomas to 18 graduates during its commencement Saturday at Margaret Gillis Gymnasium. 

EMS revenues increasing, foreclosed properties discussed in Medway

MEDWAY - Medway Selectmen learned that the “new” ambulance had to be serviced by Autotronics for an issue with the oil pump. Medway Deputy Chief Josh McGreevy reported that Autotronics, the ambulance dealership, has agreed to cover the repair.

Medway board declines to revote on porta-potty funding

MEDWAY - Medway Selectmen turned down a request to restore funding for a porta-potty to be located at the Old Medway Church for the summer. Selectmen cited the increased price and uncertainty over use as reasons to cut the amount.

School board meeting time draws feedback during public comment period

MILLINOCKET—The start time of Millinocket School Board meetings drew feedback during the public comment portion of last week’s session. Typically the board holds its regular meetings at 4:30 p.m. with Millinocket resident Kelly Gardner asking about the process to get the meetings changed to a different time. 

Millinocket seeking to participate in federally funded school health initiative

MILLINOCKET—Millinocket School Department is seeking to take part in a developing school health initiative that would make available Telehealth counseling services to students and families. Millinocket Superintendent of Schools Dr. Shelley Lane discussed the program during last week’s meeting of Millinocket School Board after attending an informational meeting on the topic earlier in the day. Lane shared there is a $50 billion funding opportunity from the federal government to look at mental health and family medical support across the country, and Maine was awarded $190 million o

PVHS softball caps 14-0 regular season; MA gets #2 seed in C; Schenck, Stearns host prelims

LINCOLN LAKES AND KATAHDIN REGIONS—Penobscot Valley softball capped a 14-0 regular season with a home victory last week against Stearns and in doing so secured the top seed in the Class D North tournament. Mattanawcook Academy avenged one of its two losses this spring by downing Houlton/GHCA in its regular season finale to cement the No. 2 seed in Class C North with a 14-2 record while Schenck and Stearns secured home preliminary round games in the 14-team Class D North bracket.

Lynx fall in boys tennis regional semifinal

LINCOLN—Mattanawcook Academy boys tennis came up short in last week’s Class C North semifinal falling to top seed and eventual regional champion Maine Central Institute.

Lynx compete in Class C outdoor track and field championship

LINCOLN—Multiple members of the Mattanawcook Academy outdoor track and field team competed in Saturday’s Class C state championship meet hosted by Winslow.

Area student-athletes earn PVC all-academic accolades

LINCOLN LAKES AND KATAHDIN REGIONS—A number of student athletes representing schools throughout the Lincoln Lakes and Katahdin Regions were recognized for their excellence in the classroom by being named to the Penobscot Valley Conference all-academic team for the 2026 spring sports season. PVC all-academic accolades are reserved for seniors who maintained a grade point average of at least 90 for seven consecutive semesters.

Minutemen, Lynx get baseball byes; PVHS, Schenck to play prelims

KATAHDIN AND LINCOLN LAKES REGIONS—Stearns and Mattanawcook Academy captured byes in their respective baseball regional tournament and advanced directly to the quarterfinal round.  The Minutemen snagged the fourth seed in Class D North with a victory over Penobscot Valley in their mutual regular season finale, which decided the region’s final preliminary round bye between the two schools, while the Lynx closed out the second seed in Class C North after topping Houlton in their regular season finale behind a no-hitter from senior Avery Jordan.  PVHS and Schenck secured postseason qualification in Class D North and were set to play in the preliminary round this week.

Limitless Wrestling to hold ‘Mattanawcook Mania 2’ as fundraiser for MA wrestling team

LINCOLN—Professional wrestling is coming to Lincoln this week when Limitless Wrestling holds Mattanawcook Mania 2 to benefit the wrestling program at Mattanawcook Academy.