LIVERMORE FALLS — Matt Hodgkins held his youngest son, Logan, 1, wrapped in a blanket, Wednesday morning as neighbors gave him and his wife, Eryn Pelletier, items for the family after a fire destroyed their home. Hodgkins’ two other sons, Jayden, 4, and Caleb, 2, were being kept warm in the family’s SUV. All three […]
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New Sharon electing four officers Saturday
NEW SHARON — Election of a selectman, a school board member, a town clerk and a treasurer are on the warrant for Saturday’s annual town meeting. The meeting begins at 9 a.m. March 12 at Cape Cod Hill School. Voters nominate and elect officers from the floor. Mercy Hanson and Robert Neal have voiced interest […]
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Chambers of Commerce to hold business resource meeting in Jay
JAY — The Franklin County and Jay, Livermore, Livermore Falls chambers of commerce will hold a meet and greet for local business owners Thursday to learn about resources they may not be using. This event is designed to provide information and resources to small businesses affected by workforce reductions, said Penny Meservier, executive director of […]
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Livermore Falls man indicted in case of broken windows at Jay church
FARMINGTON — A Livermore Falls man was indicted Friday for breaking windows at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and rectory in Jay last fall. The damage was estimated at more than $5,000, Jay Detective Michael Mejia said last year. Khyle N. Whittemore, 23, was indicted on a felony charge of aggravated criminal mischief and […]
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Projects lined up by Strong selectmen
STRONG — Selectmen agreed Tuesday to move ahead with several improvement projects, including painting at the Forster Memorial Building and purchasing a new furnace for the town garage. The board approved a $2,865 bid from Craig and Dale Bullen to paint the roofline trim and the ceiling of the main meeting room of the Forster […]
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Farmington officials to secure dangerous building
FARMINGTON — Town Manager Richard Davis informed selectmen Tuesday that officials are in the process of securing the property of a deceased West Farmington resident. The property at 3 Bridge St. in West Farmington was owned by Joel Batzell Bridges, who died last week. Selectman Matthew Smith expressed concern about the safety of the building and […]
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Skowhegan teacher hired as new Mt. Blue Middle School principal
FARMINGTON — Regional School Unit 9 directors voted Tuesday to hire a Skowhegan Area Middle School social studies teacher to be the principal of Mt. Blue Middle School starting in the 2016-17 school year. The board’s Administrator Evaluation Committee recommended Jason Bellerose. He will replace Principal Gary Oswald, who is retiring when his contract expires […]
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Three Jay officials to serve on Franklin County budget panel
FARMINGTON — Three Jay selectpersons will serve on the five-member Franklin County Budget Advisory Committee. County commissioners are slated to begin the budget review April 19 and 20 at the Franklin County Courthouse. Dates for the budget panel to review the budget have not been set. County Clerk Julie Magoon said it is the first […]
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Carrabassett Valley voters meeting Wednesday
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — Voters on Wednesday will elect four town officials and decide on a 2016 budget that would lower property taxes 1 percent. Voting will be held from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the municipal office. The town meeting will start at 7:30 p.m. at the Outdoor Center. All but one of the […]
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RSU 9 to begin talks on preliminary draft $33.5 million budget
FARMINGTON — Regional School Unit 9 directors will begin discussions Tuesday on a preliminary budget of $33.5 million for 2016-17. The package includes all requests and needs from administrators and department heads. The regular board meeting begins at 6 p.m. March 8 in The Forum at Mt. Blue Campus on Seamon Road. Budget discussion will follow. […]