LIVERMORE — Selectperson Tom Gould told the board Tuesday night that he has found documentation that could confirm Wyman Road is legally a town road. Minutes from the 1946 town meeting show it was voted to accept the road and raise $300 for the road. “We should plow the road this year,” Gould said. Wyman […]
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Jay to participate in free smoke alarm, installation program
JAY – The Fire Rescue Department is partnering with the American Red Cross in Maine to provide and install free smoke alarms to reduce fire deaths and injuries. Through the Red Cross’ Home Fire Preparedness Campaign, smoke alarms will be offered and installed for residents. Town Manager Shiloh LaFreniere told selectmen Monday that she and Fire […]
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Farmington prepares for 40th annual Chester Greenwood Day Saturday
FARMINGTON — As Farmington prepares for the 40th annual Chester Greenwood Day celebration Saturday, Dec. 3, the Farmington Historical Society plans to highlight a little-known local event. Betty Alexander Houle of Jay will share her story and photos of being a child model for Chester Greenwood’s earmuffs at 1 p.m. at the Titcomb House at […]
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Livermore officials proceed with marijuana moratorium ordinance
LIVERMORE — Selectpersons Tuesday voted unanimously to proceed with the steps necessary to adopt a marijuana moratorium ordinance. The ordinance would give the town 180 days during which it wouldn’t approve any new businesses that are marijuana-related, such as bars and retail social clubs. Administrative Assistant Amy Byron said much was still unknown following the Nov. […]
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Twin sisters injured in Jay crash
JAY — Twin sisters were injured Tuesday after the car they were riding in on Route 133 slid on ice and slush, struck several trees and landed on its side, Police Sgt. Russell Adams said. Dorothy Nelson of the Livermore Falls area and Danielle Nelson of the Mexico-Rumford area, both 29, complained of pain and […]
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New Sharon woman’s sentencing on contempt conviction continued to Friday
FARMINGTON — A New Sharon woman, convicted on a contempt of court charge on Nov. 16 for violating a 2010 order banning her from having animals, had her sentencing hearing continued Tuesday to Friday. Carol Murphy, 72, told Justice William Stokes, again, that the first case in 2004, which ended in 2005 with a jury […]
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Former Kingfield road commissioner pleads guilty to theft from town
FARMINGTON — A former Public Works director and road commissioner for the town of Kingfield pleaded guilty Tuesday to taking tractor parts and diesel fuel from the town. Bruce White, 52, of Kingfield paid restitution of $612.65 to the town through the District Attorney’s Office after his District Court appearance. Judge Patrick Ende also ordered […]
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Two people charged after truck strikes hydrant in Jay
JAY — Police said a local man and a Livermore Falls woman were charged Saturday night after witnesses reported that a vehicle struck a fire hydrant at Elm and Lavoie streets. In a separate accident Saturday afternoon, a Jay man was injured on Borough Road. The truck that struck a fire hydrant left the scene […]
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Regional agenda
Monday Dixfield: Selectmen, 5:30 p.m., Ludden Memorial Library Hebron: Selectmen, 7 p.m., Town Office Jay: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Jay: Jay Village Water District, 6 p.m., Niles Memorial Library Paris: Selectmen, 7 p.m., Town Office Peru: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Waterford: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Tuesday Buckfield: Economic Development Committee, 6 p.m., […]