SALEM TOWNSHIP — Although the Regional School Unit 58 school district got the good news that legislators and Gov. Paul LePage had approved increased funding for education, the U.S. Department of Education expects to send them much less. At last week’s board meeting, Superintendent Susan Pratt explained that although voters in Kingfield, Strong, Avon and […]
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Jay appoints committee members
JAY — Selectpersons appointed nine residents Thursday to serve on a Solid Waste Committee. The first meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, July 24 at the Town Office. Residents volunteered after it was suggested that they look at ways to offset the cost of curbside trash and recyclable pickup, if voters […]
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Face Time: Jay paramedic Carol Pillsbury
JAY – Carol Pillsbury has seen a lot of changes in the emergency medical field since she began her career about 30 years ago. When she was younger, she thought about being a doctor or a lawyer. When she had a child, she realized she would not have the time needed to dedicate to either […]
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Pirates and mermaids, music and more at Farmington's Summer Fest
FARMINGTON — Music, food and some “old tyme” fun highlighted a full day of activities during Farmington’s Summer Fest Saturday. Among the nearly 20 live musical performances offered at four different stations was a steel drum band from the Blue Hill area. Flash! in the Pans performed a variety of happy, toe-tapping music on Broadway. […]
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RSU 9 puts additional state revenue into reducing tax assessments, bond amount
FARMINGTON — Regional School Unit 9 directors voted unanimously Thursday to use the majority of $729,954 in additional state funds to reduce tax assessments and borrowing for capital improvement projects. Directors anticipated the district would receive more subsidy but they did not know how much before the first proposed budget of $33.89 million failed by […]
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Farmington's Got Talent kicks off Summer Fest
FARMINGTON — Farmington’s Got Talent kicked off the Summer Fest in downtown Farmington Friday night, featuring 22 acts, ranging in age from 4 to over 40. The participants seemed to dazzle the crowd in Meetinghouse Park with their voices, talent and charm. “It’s super fun and brings people together,” Karen Gilman of New Hampshire said […]
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Chesterville selectmen to meet first, third Thursdays
CHESTERVILLE — Selectmen voted 4-1 Thursday to hold meetings the first and third Thursday of every month, with additional meetings called as needed. Selectmen will evaluate the decision in 90 days. The board has discussed its meeting schedule twice in recent months. Selectman Edward Hastings IV brought it up again, given the lack of items […]
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Chesterville man accused of sexually assaulting woman
CHESTERVILLE — A local man is accused of sexually assaulting a woman following an investigation, Franklin County Lt. David St. Laurent said in a release. Roy Simoneau, 32, was arrested Friday on a felony charge of gross sexual assault, according to the release. A conviction on the charge is punishable by up to 10 years […]
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Steve's Market sold, stays in family
WILTON — Papers were signed Tuesday turning Steve’s Market over to a new owner. But it’s still in the family. Steve and Rhonda Jones sold the busy Depot Street convenience store to her brother Roger Williams, of Turner. Most everything will stay as is, Williams said. The name will change to Steve’s Family Market. […]
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Taylor Construction in Wilton sold
WILTON — After 40 years in business, Taylor Made Homes-Taylor Construction was sold Wednesday to Adam Cote of Temple. Dennis Taylor of Wilton built the first house for the business, Taylor Made Homes, in 1976, he said. When the company started doing more commercial work, Taylor Construction was added to the name. The company, at […]