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Strong principal arrested on OUI charge

by Donna M. Perry May 8, 2019May 8, 2019

Brenda Dwiggins said she has apologized to her community, the SAD 58 school board, the superintendent and colleagues for the situation.

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Homeless: going day by day

by Dee Menear May 8, 2019May 9, 2019

“We are just flying by the seat of our pants and going day by day,” Ruth Hunter.

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Bob Neal named editor of Franklin Journal, Livermore Falls Advertiser

by Staff report May 8, 2019May 7, 2019

FARMINGTON — Bob Neal of New Sharon has been named the new editor of The Franklin Journal and the Livermore Falls Advertiser, which publish out of Sun Media Group’s office in Farmington. Neal, who has more than 30 years of journalism experience, is known locally for his farm, The Turkey Farm, where he raised turkeys […]

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Livermore Falls asked to consider moving school director elections to April

by Donna M. Perry May 7, 2019May 7, 2019

Currently the annual town meeting referendum with elections is in June.

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Wilton facing first water rate increase in 26 years

by Dee Menear May 7, 2019May 7, 2019

The increase will be spread out over two years. A 12.66% increase will be effective July 1, followed by a 16.57% increase effective July 1, 2020.

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Franklin County commissioners authorize loan to unorganized territory business

by Donna M. Perry May 7, 2019May 7, 2019

Commissioners also continued discussion on the possibility of setting a salary for elected officials and keeping it the same throughout their terms.

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Auditor urges sizable sewer rate increases for Livermore Falls

by Donna M. Perry May 6, 2019May 6, 2019

RHR Smith & Co. will send a variety of options to trustees to help meet the needs of the Sewer Department and treatment plant for short-term and future.