JAY — The initial proposal of the 2019 RSU 73 budget is $18,804,544, an increase of $749,907 from this year. At Thursday’s board of directors meeting, Superintendent Kenneth Healey explained that the proposed budget represents preliminary figures and that he does not yet know how state funding will offset the increase. Of the budgeted amount, […]
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McGrane announces run for District 17 senator
FARMINGTON — Democrat Gary McGrane, a longtime advocate for Franklin County and its people, announced his campaign for state senator in District 17. The seat is held by Republican Sen. Thomas Saviello of Wilton. “The people of our district need a senator who will fight for them, and represent them in Augusta,” McGrane said. “I […]
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Farmers' Union stockholders approve historic trade allowance
FARMINGTON — At the annual meeting Tuesday afternoon, stockholders of the Farmington Farmers’ Union elected officers and approved a 13 percent trade allowance for 2017. Elected to three-year terms on the board of directors: Incumbents Russell Black of Wilton, Charles Ferrand of Norridgewock and Craig Jordan of Farmington. They were unopposed. Jordan was also elected […]
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Family fun in Farmington
Tim Finn, left, his son, Isaiah, and daughter, Addie, of Strong play hockey Thursday at the skating rink at Hippach Field in Farmington. (Donna M. Perry/Sun Journal) Tim Finn, left, and his children Isaiah and Addie Finn, all of Strong, get in some hockey time Thursday at the skating rink at Hippach Field in Farmington. […]
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RSU 9 superintendent search underway
FARMINGTON — Regional School Unit 9 directors have hired the Maine School Management Association to screen applicants for a superintendent to succeed Tom Ward, who is retiring June 30. The association will check applications for qualifications and necessary certifications. The position was posted Feb. 2. Several potential applicants have contacted the association for application packets, […]
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Livermore Falls residents to see water rate hike
LIVERMORE FALLS — Livermore Falls Water District customers will see a 51 percent rate increase over the next three years to cover costs. The Maine Office of the Public Advocate announced Monday that an average residential customer will see water rates rise from $46.14 to $57.97 per quarter, beginning March 1. Rates will then increase to […]
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Jay woman pleads guilty, apologizes for kicking officer
FARMINGTON — A Jay woman pleaded guilty Tuesday to kicking Jay police officer Dylan Rider in the groin last year when he tried to get her into a cruiser. Carol Welch, 48, was sentenced to eight days in jail with credit given for four already served. She will report to jail Feb. 20. Welch entered guilty […]
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Livermore voters to decide on land gift
LIVERMORE — A decision on accepting 10 acres from the owners of Dollar General will be put to voters at the annual town meeting in June. Administrative assistant Amy Byron told selectpersons Tuesday night she had researched meeting minutes and found no vote from them to accept the gift. She said she did find a […]
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Mount Blue student repeats as spelling bee champ
STRONG — A Mount Blue Middle School student won the Franklin County spelling bee Tuesday for the second year in a row. Moriah Reusch spelled “wanderlust” to win the contest held at Strong Elementary School. Runner-up Milo Thompson Vought, also representing RSU 9, went head-to-head with Reusch, each spelling half a dozen words correctly before […]
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Livermore Falls saving money on fire station project
LIVERMORE FALLS — Interim Town Manager Stephen J. Gould told selectmen Tuesday that the town will save $1,364 by using regular steel floor drains in the back of the fire station instead of stainless steel ones. The station renovation is being done by contractor H.E. Callahan of Auburn, which was awarded the contract on its […]