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Old Town firefighters warn cutting positions could limit service

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Old Town firefighters warn cutting positions could limit service

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Old Town firefighters are warning that a proposed four-person cut to the department would create a “risk” to city residents. The city’s fire department is slated to shrink from 24 first responders to 20 if the proposed budget goes forward. The cuts come after Old Town’s budget decreased by $2 million in property and business taxes after Nine Dragons Paper closed the Old Town mill in 2023. This change in the city’s income forced cuts in the propo…Read Article

High school baseball: MDI earns key extra-inning win over Old Town

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High school baseball: MDI earns key extra-inning win over Old Town

OLD TOWN -- With the high school baseball season in its homestretch, coaches are seeking that signature win that can bolster a team's playoff standing.See the Story

Coyotes girls tennis stays unbeaten, take down John Bapst in quarterfinals

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Coyotes girls tennis stays unbeaten, take down John Bapst in quarterfinals

OLD TOWN - Old Town girls tennis took down No. 8 John Bapst 5-0 on Friday afternoon in the quarterfinal round of the Class B North playoffs.Read Article

Gymnasts and parents ‘blindsided’ by program pause at Old Town-Orono YMCA

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“While this decision was not made lightly — we feel it is in the best interest for the future of our tumbling sports programming," a statement from the YMCA read.Old Town · Old Town Read Article

Death Notice: Richard D. Giroux

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Richard D. Giroux Death Announcement OLD TOWN - Richard D. Giroux, 67, passed away on May 10, 2025, after a ...Old Town · Old Town Read Article

Pollinator celebration with UMaine Extension features experts, hands-on fun and Wyman’s food truck

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OLD TOWN — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host Pollen Palooza, a free, family-friendly celebration of pollinators, on Saturday, May 31 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Rogers Farm, 914 Bennoch Road. The event will feature engaging, educational activities for all ages focused on the essential role of bees, butterflies and other pollinators in Maine’s ecosystems. Visitors can enjoy ongoing attractions including face painting, free samples…Old Town · Old Town Read Article

Saif elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi

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Faizan Saif of Old Town was recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, at University of Maine. Saif is among approximately 20,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seni…Old Town · Old Town Read Article

Welcome to Housing receives $4K and some spring cleaning as part of a weeklong volunteer initiative

OLD TOWN -- Welcome to Housing Home Goods Bank, Inc. is an all-volunteer nonprofit providing household essentials to those in need across Maine.Old Town · Old Town Read Article

Old Town house burns after reported explosion

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Firefighters put out a blaze on Main Street in Old Town on Monday after receiving a report of an explosion. Old Town firefighters were joined by the Orono and Bradley fire departments. Credit: Old Town Fire Rescue When crews arrived, they found the back side of the house engulfed in flames, Old Town Fire Rescue said in a Facebook post. Credit: Old Town Fire Rescue Credit: Old Town Fire Rescue WABI reported that the house was near the bridge to…Old Town · Old Town See the Story

KOLD Old Town Municipal Airport / Dewitt Field

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Old Town expects to cut 17 positions to prevent a larger tax hike

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Old Town residents will likely see property taxes increase, but not by the original estimate of 38 percent, and services may fall off. The city is scrambling to balance the July 2025 to June 2026 fiscal year budget as it deals with a $1.5 million loss of tax revenue following the closure of the ND Paper mill. The state is helping offset the budget deficit, but it will not cover the full gap. The city filed for an adjustment in the amount of mone…Old Town · Old Town Read Article

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