By Mike LangeStaff Writer     The Maine Legislature’s special session agenda includes a potpourri of gambling bills, including another attempt to allow the Maliseet Indians to operate a casino in Aroostook County and a bill to let the Passamaquoddy Tribe put slots machines in a Washington County bingo hall.

Family SearcherBy Nina Brawn     If you are overwhelmed at the thought of trying to find records on the Internet, the latest issue of Family Tree magazine will help you.

    GORHAM — A half dozen students from the area were named to the fall Dean’s List at the University of Southern Maine.

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Dover-Foxcroft Historical Society will hold its annual meeting on Wednesday, April 2 at 7 p.

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — The GFWC/Miosac Club invited the public to the club’s annual high school art show on Sunday, March 23 from 2-4 p.

    GUILFORD — Valley Grange, well known for its partnerships and support of local elementary schools and students, has asked students to join in an effort to support troops stationed overseas by supporting the “Coups for Troops” program.

Staff Report     SANGERVILLE — Alden Smith of Sangerville announced Friday that he is withdrawing as a Democratic candidate for Maine’s Second Congressional District.

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Staff Report     GREENVILLE — Two major items on the Greenville Board of Selectmen’s meeting agenda for Wednesday,  March 19 are the community development block grant (CBDG) application for housing assistance and a proposal for the town-owned business incubator building.

By Mike LangeStaff Writer     BANGOR — The Maine Land Use Planning Commission has rescheduled its monthly meeting to Wednesday, March 26 at the Penobscot County Courthouse in Bangor.