LIVERMORE — Selectpersons on Tuesday awarded contracts for roadside mowing and a capital improvement project on a section of River Road. Earlier this year, the board voted to seek a three-year bid for the mowing that would be renewable annually. Several inquiries were made, but only one mowing bid was received. The board awarded the […]
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Jay deputy clerk position reduced to part-time
JAY — Selectpersons and the union representing two Town Office positions reached an agreement Monday that reduces the position of deputy town clerk from full time to part time. The board voted 4-1 to accept the memorandum of understanding between the town and United Steelworkers and its Local 4-0009 after an executive session, Town Manager […]
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Farmington Planning Board approves Alzheimer’s facility
FARMINGTON — Planning Board members on Monday unanimously approved site review, soil erosion and stormwater applications for Woodlands Senior Living, a facility for those with Alzheimer’s disease. Construction will begin as soon as all permits are approved, said Elliot Thayer, civil engineer for the project. It could be started within a month, he said. Abutting […]
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Jay agrees to allow RSU 73 to use town fueling facility
JAY — Selectpersons voted 4-1 Monday to enter into a five-year agreement with Regional School Unit 73 to allow the district to use the town’s fueling facility at the Public Works garage. Selectperson Judy Diaz opposed the measure while Selectpersons Keith Cornelio, Tim DeMillo, Tom Goding and Chairman Terry Bergeron approved it. According to the […]
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Regional agenda
Monday Bethel: Selectmen, 7 p.m., Town Office Casco: Planning Board, 7 p.m., Casco Community Center Dixfield: Selectmen, 5:30 p.m., Ludden Library Hebron: Selectmen, 7 p.m., Town Office Paris: Selectmen, 7 p.m., Town Office Peru: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Sumner: Fire Department Auxiliary, 6 p.m., Town Office Rumford: Park and Rec Commission, 5 p.m., Hosmer […]
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UMF professor publishes memoir
FARMINGTON — After her hometown of Parkersburg, Iowa, was destroyed by a tornado, University of Maine at Farmington creative writing professor Patricia O’Donnell decided to go back for a visit in 2008. As she did so, memories of her childhood and the obstacles she overcame to become a college professor, came flooding back to her. “I […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were recently recorded at the Oxford County Jail: • David Anderson, 30, of Norway, violation of bail conditions, 11:20 p.m., July 29 in Norway, Norway Police Department. • Scott Davis, 31, of Aylesford, Novia Scotia, failure to stop for an officer, driving to endanger, speeding more than 30 mph over […]
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New and returning events added to Wilton Blueberry Festival
WILTON — Several new events will take place during the 34th Annual Wilton Blueberry Festival. The festival started Friday with a bake sale at Main Street Garage to raise money for new flags as part of the Flags on Main Street project overseen by Wilton Day Extension. On Saturday, there will be a blood drive at […]