http://knox.villagesoup.com?source=rss Latest town stories from Knox VillageSoup. Fri, 25 May 2012 01:47:53 EDT Fri, 25 May 2012 01:47:53 EDT en-us Copyright 2011 Courier Publications, LLC http://knox.villagesoup.com?source=rss /media/Common/8/6F/552823/CG_logo.gif 138 50 http://knox.villagesoup.com/news/story/waldoboro-reviews-election-warrant-articles/828497?source=rss ]]> The 48 articles on which Waldoboro residents will cast their votes June 12 were read, discussed and debated at a public hearing May 22. Residents will elect three selectmen and consider budget articles and ordinances when they go to the polls from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the town office/fire station.The budget expenses in the town warrant total $3,673,797, up 3.55 percent or $125,924 from last year.Town Manager John ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/news/story/waldoboro-reviews-election-warrant-articles/828497 Wed, 23 May 2012 03:30:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Andrew Benore) Town http://knox.villagesoup.com/news/story/meet-the-candidates-camden-select-board/822390?source=rss ]]> Six people are facing off for two seats on the Camden Select Board. John French Jr. is seeking re-election to his post, while Matthew Lewis, John Lewis, Leonard Looker, Diane "Robin" McIntosh and Mary Lowe Quinn are looking to join the board. Morgan Laidlaw is not seeking re-election. The seats are for three years. The election is Tuesday, June 12. John French Jr. John French Jr. said he enjoys working for the ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/news/story/meet-the-candidates-camden-select-board/822390 Mon, 21 May 2012 08:52:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Kim Lincoln) Town http://knox.villagesoup.com/news/story/rockport-to-provide-public-access-to-chickawaukie/825737?source=rss ]]> The town of Rockport has plans to turn a property acquired for non-payment of taxes into a carry-in/carry-out access point to Chickawaukie Pond. The property, which currently has a camp and outhouse on site, is located at the end of Winding Way, off of Old County Road on a private road named Chickawaukie Pond Road. The lot provides 35 feet of frontage on the pond and has a sandy shoreline that gradually deepens. "... http://knox.villagesoup.com/news/story/rockport-to-provide-public-access-to-chickawaukie/825737 Fri, 18 May 2012 09:45:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Kim Lincoln) Town http://knox.villagesoup.com/news/story/walmarts-permits-in-place/825769?source=rss ]]> Thomaston Assessors' Agent David Martucci said Walmart's permits are in place and the corporation has hinted at issuing bid packages for construction at the end of the month. "I expect given the situation, they'll get started by July 1 to be finished by winter," he said. Martucci added that Walmart has asked about a demolition permit but has not requested one from the town yet. Town Manager Valmore Blastow said, ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/news/story/walmarts-permits-in-place/825769 Thu, 17 May 2012 14:50:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Juliette Laaka) Town http://knox.villagesoup.com/news/story/thomaston-green-development-discussed/825244?source=rss ]]> Thomas Ross, owner of Broad Cove Builders in Warren, met with the Thomaston Planning Board on May 15 to discuss plans to build houses on the Thomaston Green. In the pre-application meeting with the planning board, Ross discussed a proposal to build 10 residential units on Lot 1 of the Thomaston Green. Lot 1 totals 79,649 square feet and is located on the former Maine State Prison site. "It [the application] won't ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/news/story/thomaston-green-development-discussed/825244 Thu, 17 May 2012 12:30:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Juliette Laaka) Town http://knox.villagesoup.com/news/story/st-george-approves-budget-discusses-safety-of-road-investments/825086?source=rss ]]> St. George residents approved the town budget and Articles 6 through 29 at town meeting on Tuesday, May 15 at the Tenants Harbor Fire Station. The 2012 fiscal year budget, beginning July 1, totals $2,402,756. The mil rate is expected to decrease from 7.30 to 7.20 with the approved town budget and expected approval of the school budget, according to Town Manager John Falla. Mike Mayo was nominated and voted to be ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/news/story/st-george-approves-budget-discusses-safety-of-road-investments/825086 Wed, 16 May 2012 12:55:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Juliette Laaka) Town http://knox.villagesoup.com/news/story/meet-the-candidates-hope-board-of-selectmen/822196?source=rss ]]> Ed Crowley, Brian Powers Jr. and Tim Higbee are all vying for a single three-year seat on the Hope Board of Selectmen, currently held by Kathleen Hastings, who is not seeking re-election. Ed Crowley Ed Crowley said he would like to be on the board of selectmen to help keep taxes down so people can afford to live in town. Crowley moved to Hope in 1971 and is the owner of Ed's Heating Service. In the past, he has ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/news/story/meet-the-candidates-hope-board-of-selectmen/822196 Tue, 15 May 2012 15:22:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Kim Lincoln) Town http://knox.villagesoup.com/news/story/midcoast-lens-a-cake-walk-literally/824579?source=rss ]]> The Camden Cake Walk took place in Camden May 12, featuring cakes of all flavors and sizes. The cake walk is an annual fundraising event for Camden Rockport Historical Society, Proceeds from the event help support the historical society, which continues to add new programs for the community. Its summer bean-hole suppers are a must, as are the weekly living history days. The cake walk ticket also provided admission... http://knox.villagesoup.com/news/story/midcoast-lens-a-cake-walk-literally/824579 Tue, 15 May 2012 10:32:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Town