LIVERMORE — Budget Committee member Brenda Merrill is a proponent of appointing the town clerk and treasurer, saying it provides accountability and promotes skills and services that can be evaluated regularly. Merrill obtained enough signatures on petitions to get the issue on the annual town meeting warrant for Wednesday, June 15. Voters will be asked in […]
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RSU 78 voters to consider validation of $3.89 million school budget
RANGELEY — Regional School Unit 78 voters on Tuesday set a $3.89 million school budget to go before voters on Tuesday, June 14, in a validation referendum in each of the respective polling places. The school unit serves Rangeley, Dallas Plantation, Rangeley Plantation and Sandy River Plantation, all in Franklin County, and Magalloway Plantation in […]
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Livermore’s options for sand and salt shed presented
LIVERMORE — Voters at the town meeting Wednesday, June 15, will decide whether or not to build a shed to cover the town’s sand and salt pile. The meeting is at 7 p.m. at Livermore Elementary School. Voters will be asked to borrow up to $400,000 for the project, with the Maine Department of Transportation reimbursing […]
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Wil ton schedules hearing on abandoned house
WILTON — The Board of Selectpersons on Tuesday unanimously agreed to hold a public hearing on an uninhabitable, abandoned building at 30 Webb Ave. The hearing is set for 6:30 p.m. June 28, Town Manager Rhonda Irish said. Newly hired Code Enforcement Officer Adam Cote, working with retiring Code Enforcement Officer Roger Williams, brought the […]
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Four vie for Livermore selectperson seats
LIVERMORE — Selectmen Mark Chretien and Peter Castonguay are being challenged by Raymond Castonguay and former Selectman Wayne Timberlake, respectively, in next week’s town elections. Voters will cast ballots at the polls Tuesday, June 14. Chretien and Raymond Castonguay are seeking a three-year seat on the board. Chretien has owned Chretien’s Construction for 23 years […]
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Lewiston man pleads guilty to robbing Jay man, 75
FARMINGTON — A Lewiston man pleaded guilty Wednesday to binding a 75-year-old Jay man’s hands behind his back and making him lie face down on his bed while he and another defendant robbed him in June 2015. Daniel J. Leet, 34, who has been held in jail on $25,000 cash bail since July 2015, pleaded […]
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RSU 9 voters to consider keeping 2-vote process on annual budget
FARMINGTON — In addition to validating a $32.97 million school budget, Regional School Unit 9 voters will have a second question to decide at the polls in each of the 10 towns Tuesday, June 14. Voters will be asked whether they want to continue the yes-or-no budget validation referendum process in the district for the […]
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Wilton, Nebraska men sentenced in Franklin County arson, burglary cases
FARMINGTON — A Mexico woman told two men Tuesday who were involved with burning her family’s camp in Carthage last year that after they have served their time in prison, they should get themselves together and lead productive lives. Andrea Casey told D’Kota Rowe, 21, of Wilton and Einer Bonilla, 22, formerly of Nebraska, to […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were recently recorded at the Oxford County Jail: * Louis Doyon, 32, of Hartford, two charges domestic violence assault, 10:10 a.m., June 4 in Hartford, Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. * Brian Piawlock, 28, of Bethel, operating under the influence, 11:31 p.m., June 4 in Greenwood, Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. * Michael […]