LIVERMORE FALLS — Fire Chief Edward Hastings IV told selectmen Tuesday evening that the fire station renovations are substantially complete. “We’re back in the fire station,” he said. “Almost all of our equipment is there.” Hastings said a few remaining tools stored at the former Livermore Falls High School would be returned to the station […]
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Wilton woman found not criminally responsible, is committed
LEWISTON — A Wilton woman who stole a young girl’s flip-flops then made her watch as she used the toilet was found not criminally responsible and committed to a psychiatric hospital, according to court records. Chrystal Rose, 36, had been indicted by an Androscoggin County grand jury on nine charges, including two felonies. The charges […]
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Deb Roberts to compete for Mrs. Maine International title
WILTON — The mother of a merchant mariner who died in the sinking of the cargo ship El Faro continues to keep her son’s legacy alive by helping others. Deb Roberts, 48, will compete as Mrs. Wilton International for the title of Mrs. Maine International 2018 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The public part of […]
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Broadcaster Bill Green to speak at UMF graduation
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington announced that award-winning broadcast journalist Bill Green will be this year’s commencement speaker and will receive an honorary degree. Senior Bryce Neal of New Gloucester will give the student address. The commencement ceremony is at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 12, when Green will receive an honorary degree […]
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Black ice leads to tractor-trailer accident
CHAIN OF PONDS TOWNSHIP — Two tractor-trailers were damaged when they slid off an icy road at Natanis Point early Monday morning. No injuries were reported to drivers Carl Pepin of Pepin Lumber in Coburn Gore and Francis Boulanger of Canada. Franklin County Sheriff Scott Nichols said freezing rain, high winds and black ice contributed […]
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Three candidates seek two RSU 73 seats
JAY — Three residents are running for two, three-year terms on the Regional School Unit 73 board. Polls in Jay, Livermore and Livermore Falls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, . Directors Michael Morrell, a science teacher, and Joel Pike, an energy manager, are being challenged by […]
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Franklin deputies save life of suicidal man in Chesterville
CHESTERVILLE — Four Franklin County deputies and a police dog saved the life of a suicidal man Friday, according to a news release from Sheriff Scott Nichols. Members of the man’s family found him near the Chesterville Fire Department station around 1 p.m. Friday using a phone app and reported to the Sheriff’s Office that […]
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Jay voters to consider $6.18 million municipal budget
JAY — Residents will consider a $6.18 million municipal budget for 2018-19 at the polls Tuesday, April 24, at the Community Building. Voting hours are from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The budget is $55,972 more than this fiscal year, which ends June 30. The amount includes the final $1.33 million payment to Verso Corp. […]
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Two to vie for Jay selectperson
JAY — Selectperson Keith Cornelio and former Selectperson Thomas Goding will vie for the second selectperson’s seat during balloting this month. Polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, at the Community Building. Both candidates responded to two questions. Q: With the final tax-settlement payment to Verso Corp. factored into the […]
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RSU 73 board schedules makeup for storm days
LIVERMORE FALLS — At their meeting Thursday, the RSU 73 Board of Directors voted to extend the school day by one hour on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from May 1-31 in order to make up three snow days. Five cancellation days had been built into the RSU 73 calendar. Due to stormy weather in the fall […]