LIVERMORE FALLS — Two local teenagers have been charged with stealing half a gallon of Jack Daniels whiskey from Rite Aid on Main Street last month, Police Chief Ernest Steward Jr. said Thursday. The charges come two weeks after the teens were hospitalized after becoming ill from consuming alcohol, police said previously. The 15- and […]
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Recovering addicts share their stories
FARMINGTON — Augusta area residents Courtney Allen and Missy Craig shared their personal stories of recovery at the 2nd Annual Addiction Forum held at the University of Maine at Farmington on Wednesday. “The opioid epidemic is a trauma,” Allen told the crowd of students, medical personnel, teachers and the public. “It’s so widespread, invasive.” Allen […]
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Addiction forum offers insight and answers
FARMINGTON — Stories of recovery, the stigma of substance abuse, barriers to treatment and the impact on families and communities were shared Wednesday at the 2nd Annual Addiction Forum at the University of Maine Farmington. The forum was hosted by students taking courses in Advanced Addiction, Introduction to Addiction and Rehabilitation and Families. Jim Mello, […]
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Livermore Falls woman indicted on drug charges in connection to assault on Jay officer
FARMINGTON — A Livermore Falls woman accused of assaulting a Jay police officer and of having heroin, cocaine and fentanyl was indicted Wednesday on 10 charges. Melissa J. Couture, 34, of 53 West Loop in Livermore Falls was indicted on felony charges of assault on an officer, eluding an officer and unlawful possession of heroin. […]
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RSU 9 to begin deliberations on new requests, hire superintendent
FARMINGTON — Regional School Unit 9 directors will begin deliberations Thursday on more than $700,000 in new requests in a proposed budget that is 5 percent higher than the current budget. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Mt. Blue Campus. The board is also expected to hire a new superintendent to replace Tom […]
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Police investigate vandalism of children's village at Sugarloaf
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — Police on Wednesday were investigating the destruction of small buildings in a village built for children to visit while skiing on the Moose Alley Trail at Sugarloaf Mountain. Either late Sunday or early Monday, several buildings were tipped over, kicked and broken, Police Chief Mark Lopez said Tuesday. It is a pretend […]
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Strong's highway department to see improvements
STRONG — Selectmen on Tuesday authorized Treasurer Sandra Mitchell to pay Hight Chevrolet $26,396 for a new one-ton truck chassis. Highway Department Foreman Duayne Boyd said the body will be approximately $57,000, and he anticipates delivery soon. Selectmen also approved hiring Jeff Allen to complete the $3,500 worth of lighting improvements in the town garage […]
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Livermore Falls loan interest questioned
LIVERMORE FALLS — Selectman George Cummings questioned town officials Tuesday night about the interest rate for a federal loan that voters will decide in June. Residents at the annual town meeting will be asked whether they prefer a 10-, 20- or 30-year loan to pay for fire station renovations. “You’ve got 3.5 percent,” Cummings said, but […]
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Wilton board approves playground purchases
WILTON — The Board of Selectpersons on Tuesday approved a bid for roadwork on Main Street and purchases for equipment for the East Wilton playground. Public Works Foreman Dale Roberts attended the meeting to ask for the board’s approval to repaint the parking spots along Main Street, from Food City to the bridge and back […]
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Plans shared for Farmington Falls bridge
FARMINGTON — The Maine Department of Transportation sponsored a public hearing Tuesday night to discuss improvements to the Farmington Falls bridge. Those improvements, using state and federal funds, include spending $285,000 for preliminary engineering and project design. Another $15,000 is available for right-of-way expenses. Information on river hydraulics, aerial and underground utilities, environmental factors, cultural […]