Palmyra News

State police are investigating an altercation that started early Friday morning at a campground in Palmyra and eventually sent two young men to a local hospital with stab wounds.

If you are considering a switch from oil heat to a wood pellet stove, you may want to put in your order soon.

Rev. Levering Sherman can't keep the smile off his face as construction equipment begins the process of rebuilding St.

Nine year old Gabriel Brady of Marshfield with his bravery award at last week's State Police awards ceremony in Augusta.

“There are some ATVs still missing and a dirt bike from Hartland”

At least eight cars and other vehicles have been stolen in the last two weeks in the Pittsfield-Hartland-St. Albans-Palmyra area, prompting police to warn owners to lock up their vehicles. via Bangor Daily News

An elderly Pittsfield man was killed Wednesday afternoon in a one-car crash on Route 2 in Palmyra. via WVII

An elderly Pittsfield man died Wednesday afternoon in a one car crash on Route 2 in Palmyra. via Bangor Daily News

“But fuel went up 55 percent. I can't afford [a tax increase] and I'm not the only one in town.”

About 60 residents attended a special town meeting Wednesday night and approved exceeding the state's limit on municipal spending growth, even though it meant a tax increase. via Bangor Daily News

“If they don't authorize overriding the cap, we'll have to go back into the budget and cut $156,000”

By Sharon Kiley Mack Saturday, March 29, 2008 - Bangor Daily News Selectmen heard some mixed messages from residents at the March 8 annual town meeting that have forced them to call a special town meeting. via Bangor Daily News

“No evidence suggests that [the town of Newport's] hiring decision was in any way motivated by [Martin's] sex or Native American heritage”

A Palmyra woman has lost her complaint before the Maine Human Rights Commission against the town of Newport, which she filed when she was not offered a job at the town's transfer station. via Bangor Daily News

“We are going to fewer and fewer fires”

Town Manager James Ricker is gathering area town managers together for a frank discussion on the costs of municipal construction, fire equipment purchases and labor. via Bangor Daily News

“I let the crew go home last Friday at 9 in the morning”

A succession of snowstorms this month has pushed the public works budgets for many small central Maine towns right to the edge. via Bangor Daily News

“Both recent fatalities were not local people”

Palmyra residents and others who frequently use the Ell Hill intersection of Routes 2 and 152 were mixed in their reviews Wednesday night of proposed Maine Department of Transportation safety changes. via Bangor Daily News

A Superior Court Judge could decide today whether a Palmyra man accused of fatally shooting his girlfriend's 13-year-old son outside their home last year was legally insane. via WLBZ

“We need to have a frank discussion at that meeting”

When Maine Department of Transportation officials visited Palmyra in 1995 to discuss replacing a bridge on Route 2, they heard an earful of complaints - not about the bridge, but about the nearby intersection ... via Bangor Daily News

“They were horrible. It appears he crested the hill and lost control and jackknifed.”

Brothers Douglas Whitten,left, and Chris Whitten, both of Palmyra were uninjured when a family GMC Blazer the Chris Whitten was driving skidded and flipped off the snow-covered St. via Bangor Daily News

“It's a shame there are people who are so cynical and callous about efforts to help people in need”

Eastern Mainers traveled miles Wednesday to seek assistance from the "Help is Here Express," a tour bus sponsored by the pharmaceutical industry offering relief from high drug prices for low-income people. via Bangor Daily News

“We've had diners lined up outside the door, all the way to where the church used to be”

Bev Breau, who has been making turkey pies at St. Martins Church in Palmyra for 20 years, trims the crust on a fresh pie. via Bangor Daily News

“My wife and I were saying we need this shot of Maine to recharge our batteries before we head off to Tokyo”

By Anne Ravana Wednesday, October 31, 2007 - Bangor Daily News SEOUL, South Korea - Maine troops stationed in South Korea caught a glimpse of home Tuesday with a visit from Gov. via Bangor Daily News

“They empower me in everything”

Chances are if there is a function that involves Dexter Regional High School students, you'll find Richard "Rick" Whitney either spearheading it or supporting it. via Bangor Daily News