FARMINGTON — Voters in the Franklin County Commission’s District 1 will consider a contested race on Election Day, the only contested county position. District 1 comprises Carthage, Jay, Temple and Wilton. Gary McGrane of Jay, a Democrat, is being challenged by Terrance “Terry” Brann of Wilton, a Republican, for a four-year term. McGrane has held the […]
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Fundraising page, clothing drive set up for Farmington fire victims
FARMINGTON — The cause of a fast-moving fire that destroyed a home at 877 Whittier Road on Tuesday morning is undetermined because of the destruction, Fire Rescue Capt. Tim “TD” Hardy said Wednesday. Owners Chris and Pam Boyker Smith and their six children lost everything except what they had with them. A boy who stayed […]
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Livermore couple denied variances for building
LIVERMORE — The Appeals Board voted 2-1 Wednesday to deny two variance requests from Alan and Wendy Castonguay, who want to construct a building within 87 feet of Round Pond and 14 feet from Carpenter Point Road. The Castonguays’ lot has a building about 12 by 18 feet that is 35 feet from the pond. […]
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Wilton Scarecrow Fest & Pumpkin Derby set for Saturday
WILTON — It’s not too late to enter Saturday’s Pumpkin Derby, organizer Elizabeth Shibles said Wednesday. The event is part of the Wilton Scarecrow Fest & Pumpkin Derby set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Bass Park on Lake Road and the area around the boat ramp on Wilson Lake. Pumpkin car kits, complete […]
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Company says it can help towns with retail strategy
JAY — A Texas-based customer analytics company told about 25 people from Farmington, Jay, Livermore Falls and Wilton on Wednesday night what it could do to help them attract retailers to the area. The presentation was the result of the four towns’ managers and some selectmen, along with Alison Hagerstrom, executive director of Greater Franklin […]
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Livermore to put cemetery mowing out to bid
LIVERMORE — Selectpersons learned Tuesday night they’ll need to find another contractor to mow cemeteries next year. Dave Lovewell, who has a three-year contract with the town, said he would finish this year but doesn’t feel he can continue doing the job the way it should be done, Administrative Assistant Amy Byron said. “The contract […]
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Livermore Falls: Voters reject financing for new fire station
LIVERMORE FALLS — It’s back to the drawing board for Livermore Falls officials. At Tuesday’s special town meeting, residents turned down a warrant article that would have provided up to $1.5 million in financing for a new fire station. The article was defeated, 44-47. At a selectmen meeting following the special town meeting, the board and […]
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Livemore clerk: Nov. 8 election ‘highly watched’
LIVERMORE — Town Clerk Renda Guild told selectpersons Tuesday night that the Nov. 8 general election is getting a lot of scrutiny. “This year’s election is being highly watched,” she said. She and Registrar of Voters Krista White attended a two-day Election Day conference in Bethel where all new laws were discussed, she said. Speaking […]
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Kingfield Public Works director charged in town theft case
KINGFIELD — The town’s Public Works director is accused of taking diesel fuel and parts for a personal tractor valued at a total of $1,136, according to Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. of the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. Detective Kenneth Charles issued Bruce White, 52, of Kingfield a summons Monday charging him on a felony count […]
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Wilton awards bid for house demolition
WILTON — The Board of Selectpersons unanimously voted Tuesday to approve a bid of $5,650 to demolish a house at 30 Webb Ave. to Taylor Made Homes of Wilton. Four bids were received for job, which is being undertaken by the town after property owner Shirley Thompson failed to complete the demolition within 45 days. […]