STRONG — Several veterans asked the Regional School Unit 58 board Thursday to reinstate the Prisoner of War-Missing in Action flag on the flagpole at Mt. Abram High School. The meeting drew several members of area veterans groups who wanted to know why the flag was no longer flying. According to Superintendent Susan Pratt, the […]
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Section of cemetery wall toppled in Farmington
FARMINGTON — A section of a rock wall at Fairview Cemetery was toppled Tuesday morning by a bucket loader traveling down High Street, police said. The machine, owned by Cousineau Inc. of Wilton, was being driven by Raymond Merchant, 33, of New Sharon, Farmington police officer Michael Lyman said. Apparently, the loader was close to […]
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Lost cat and owner reunite at Farmington shelter
FARMINGTON — A cat, lost for several months, was reunited with his owner Wednesday at the Franklin County Animal Shelter. It was a small miracle, Dory Diaz, website and volunteer coordinator, said. After dealing with kittens anonymously abandoned at their doorstep last week, Diaz posted the reunion story to share the good news and give […]
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Livermore Town Office Open House, early closing
LIVERMORE — Selectpersons announced Tuesday that an open house will be held from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 23, at the Town Office at 10 Crash Road. Finger foods will be available. Administrative Assistant Amy Byron said the office will be open for business. In order to close the books for the calendar year, the […]
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Chesterville Appeals Board to consider road name change request
CHESTERVILLE — The Appeals Board will meet Thursday, Dec. 15, to consider a request to change a road name that was denied by the Planning Board in October. The meeting is at 7 p.m. at the Town Office. Scott and Megan Heikkinen, who own property on both sides of the road, had requested the name be […]
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Shopper struck by van in Wal-Mart parking lot dispute in Farmington
FARMINGTON — Police say a Norridgewock man struck another man with his van Tuesday during a confrontation in the Wal-Mart parking lot. Nicholas Smith, 34, was charged with driving to endanger. Smith got into an argument with another shopper around 2 p.m., according to a police report. It was unclear what started the argument, but […]
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Farmington Police warn of new computer scam
FARMINGTON — The Police Department is warning local residents of a new email scam. A Farmington resident brought to police three emails stating that his Mastercard or Visa was going to be charged a large amount “momentarily.” The email instructs the recipient to open an attachment for more details and provides a password for the […]
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RSU 9 board reviewing public comment policy
FARMINGTON — Until a Public Participation Policy at Regional School Unit 9 board meetings can be reviewed, the school board will follow its current policy, directors agreed Tuesday. That Policy Committee is expected to review it in January. The school board has wrangled with setting guidelines to allow public comment at board meetings, especially budget […]
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Jay supervisor to retire and be rehired at lower salary
JAY — Selectpersons have authorized the town manager to enter into an agreement that will allow Public Works Director John Johnson to retire on Sept. 30, 2017, and be rehired Oct. 1 with less salary and benefits. The decision followed an executive session Monday. Johnson will take an 11.5 percent reduction in salary and benefits […]