WILTON — On Wilson Lake on Friday, the air temperature was 23 degrees Celsius and 72 degrees Fahrenheit. The wind was from the west at 12-15 knots per hour. Fourth-graders from Academy Hill School recorded those details, among others, in sailors’ logs during boat trips on the lake described as “living lab” lessons. Pupils were […]
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Franklin County sheriff: Spike in overdoses alarming
FARMINGTON — Franklin County Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. issued a public health and safety announcement this week, after deputies responded to three drug overdoses. Two overdoses occurred Tuesday and one on Thursday in New Sharon, Chesterville and Strong. All three people were revived through medical intervention, including the use of Narcan, Nichols said. Earlier this year, police […]
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Jay brothers accused of assaulting teens
JAY — Two brothers, including one who is wanted in Massachusetts, are accused of assaulting two teenagers early Thursday on Hidden Circle, Cpl. Jeffrey Fournier said Friday. The 17-year-olds, a boy and a girl, told police that Benjamin York, 23, of Jay provided them with alcohol at his residence on Hidden Circle before York and […]
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Spruce Mountain seniors greet pupils in Livermore
Spruce Mountain High School Class of 2018 marshals Kiarra Richards and Peter Bussiere lead a march through the halls at Spruce Mountain Primary School in Livermore on Friday. (Pam Harnden/Livermore Falls Advertiser) Pupils at Spruce Mountain Primary School in Livermore give high-fives to class marshal Peter Bussiere, right. Class marshal Kiarra Richards is second from […]
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Livermore report dedicated to town's only dairy farmers
LIVERMORE — The 2018 Town Report is dedicated to Adelard “Ed” and Ruth Castonguay and their family, owners of the only operating dairy farm in town, Town Clerk Renda Guild announced Thursday morning. “I take great pride in keeping the dedication a secret,” she said at a gathering of family, friends and town officials at the […]
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Concert to be held at French Falls in Jay
JAY — The first Music in the Park concert of the year will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the French Falls Recreation Field. The field is on French Falls Lane, near the Knights of Columbus Hall. Matt Gilbert and Chris Moreau, members of the Crash Road Band, will perform. The free […]
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AMVETS donate to July 3 parade in Jay, Livermore Falls
Lane-Dube AMVETS Post 33 in Jay makes a $1,500 donation Wednesday to kick off fundraising for the parade July 3 in Jay and Livermore Falls. There will be prizes for first-, second- and third-place floats. From left are Debra Rollins, secretary/treasurer of July 4th Parade Committee; Wayne Buckingham, AMVETS commander; and Erica Tripp and Katie Rollins, co-chairwoman […]
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Wilton man pleads guilty, sentenced in strangulation case
FARMINGTON — A Wilton man accused of choking a woman until she passed out during a sexual encounter in February was sentenced Thursday to serve 30 months of an eight-year sentence. Steven E. Pare, 50, pleaded guilty to a felony charge of aggravated assault and misdemeanor charges of domestic violence assault and unlawful sexual touching […]
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Livermore Falls voters to decide $2.5 million budget
LIVERMORE FALLS — Residents will head to the polls Tuesday, June 12, to elect town officials and vote on budget articles that total $2.5 million. The budget is more than $130,000 over last year. Voting takes place at the Town Office from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Running for a three-year term on the Board of […]
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Livermore voters to consider town meeting change, highway improvements, truck purchase
LIVERMORE — Voters will decide at Wednesday’s annual town meeting whether to replace a plow truck, accept a gift of land and change the town meeting format. The meeting will open at 7 p.m. June 13 at Spruce Mountain Primary School gym on Gibbs Mill Road. Selectperson Wayne Timberlake said at the most recent board […]