JAY — There will be no town-owned, lighted Christmas decorations, flags or banners on new utility poles along Route 4 this season, because there are no electrical outlets or brackets for them. Selectpersons voted 3-2 Monday not to put any decorations up on the poles along the Main Street/Route 4 corridor or any other places […]
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Farmington taking court action on three properties
FARMINGTON — The Board of Selectmen recently voted to pursue court action against three property owners. The owner of a property at 130 Wilton Road has not complied with a Nov. 25, 2014, maintenance order of the board, Code Enforcement Officer Steve Kaiser said. Two years ago, Andra Hutchins, owner Ted Gay’s daughter, proposed a plan […]
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Stratton man dies from injuries after Carrabassett Valley accident
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — A Stratton man died at Maine Medical Center early Monday from injuries received Sunday evening in a two-vehicle accident on Route 27, according to police. Levi Pooler, 34, was driving north in a 2000 Subaru about 6:40 p.m. when he apparently lost control on slick roads, Carrabassett Valley Police Chief Mark Lopez said. […]
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Chesterville roads to be plowed as research continues
CHESTERVILLE — Selectmen have been decided to continue plowing Adams and Gordon Hill roads while they try to determine their legal status. At issue is whether the roads were discontinued or closed by the town. Questions about the roads arose after resident Darlene Hamel approached selectmen about plowing Adams Road this winter. Board of Selectmen […]
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Jay to discuss lighted Christmas decorations, flags, banners
JAY — Selectpersons will be asked tonight whether they want the new utility poles rewired and brackets put up for lighted Christmas decorations or move toward holiday flags or banners. The meeting is at 6 p.m. at the Town Office. When the Route 4 road reconstruction was done, the utility poles were mostly replaced in […]
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Strong students expand learning with drumming
STRONG — Kids need to move. Daily, they sit in classrooms. Later, they may sit in front of televisions and computers. Teachers and others involved with the cognitive development in young people have long understood the connection between movement and learning. They know that those children not involved in some sort of physical activity may […]
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Jay establishes Facebook page
JAY — The town has established a Facebook page to share town news, upcoming events, notices, reminders and items of interest with residents. The site went online Nov. 9, and includes the Nov. 8 election results for Jay. As of noon Friday, the Facebook page had 86 likes. Those interested can search Facebook for the […]
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Reflecting back on a life-saving career
LIVERMORE — Recently retired Spruce Mountain Primary School guidance counselor Grace Eaton still has the passion for her profession. “I love my job; I love what I do,” she said in a recent interview as she looked back on 14 years as a guidance counselor in area schools. “I love the community. I love the kids.” […]
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Farmington man making way as adult education director
FARMINGTON — Over 31 years Glenn Kapiloff has worked his way up from an industrial arts teacher at Mt. Blue Middle School to director of the Franklin County Adult Basic Education Program. In between, the Farmington man served 28 years in the U.S. National Army Reserve, retiring as a lieutenant colonel in 2008. And he […]