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The future will be difficult for Waverly residents, especially those who lost everything in the deadly flood.

The plan for 12 townhouses on the undeveloped east side of Saco Island was approved by the the Saco River Corridor Commission Wednesday night, clearing one of the final hurdles before the project can be built. Saco Island Ventures LLC plans to construct the 12 buildings, each with two apartments, on six acres of the island, the latest of several projects to be proposed for the long-vacant site. The Saco River Corridor Commission voted 10-3 to approve the project's application. The commission, which has members from the 10 towns and cities along the river, signs off on projects that are with...

The developer of mill space on the west side of Saco Island is proposing 12 duplex townhouses for the undeveloped east side, the site of several recent more ambitious but ultimately failed proposals. Ted Moore, principal of Saco Island Ventures LLC, has submitted a proposal to the Saco planning board to build 24 three-bedroom residential units on six acres along the Saco River. Moore has developed 43 apartments, as well as commercial space, in the mills on the west side of the island, which is divided from the vacant side by Main Street. The planning board Wednesday night got its first loo...

More than 1.7 million wreaths were placed on headstones across the nation. “We say their name out loud and thank them for their service,” said Kevin Cook, scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop 20 in Normal. “It’s an honor to bring our Scouts and have them participate in such a meaningful event.” A look at how the big platforms balance legitimate questions with misleading information. Several Cub Scout and Boy Scout troops from the Twin Cities participated. “I really think that is special,” said Francis Newbern of Bloomington. “My grandson was excited to parti...