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AUGUSTA — When the Maine House of Representative convened March 30 at the Augusta Civic Center, State Representative Bill Pluecker, I-Warren, spoke on the House Floor to highlight the heroic action of Maine State Prison corrections officers and staff. “While the day was overshadowed by political party divisiveness surrounding the passage of the upcoming two-year budget, Representative Pluecker found it imperative to highlight the courageous actions of Mainers who work in a dangerous env...

Author of the article: Postmedia Staff Publishing date: Apr 06, 2021  •  1 hour ago  •  5 minute read  •  Pictured shortly before its demise around 1890, this was NorwoodÕs first dedicated Town Hall, Jail and School Building. Built in 1855, the building lot was originally donated to the village by the Grover family. The property was returned to the family in 1884, when the town traded them for a different parcel of land. The old building was eventually demolished and the Grove...