LIVERMORE FALLS — Residents were not shy about expressing their feelings at Monday’s public hearing about a proposed water rate increase by the Livermore Falls Water District. In most cases, customers will see an increase of about 50 percent, Chris Woodcock, a consultant for the Water District, said. “We’re required to give you notice of the […]
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Public hearing set on Wilton facade grant
WILTON — A public hearing on the $150,000 Community Development Block Grant for facade improvements will take place Tuesday before the selectpersons regular meeting. The hearing begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Wilton Public Safety building because elections are being held at the Town Office that day. The grant is intended to help individual businesses […]
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Temple man receives head injuries in ATV rollover
Erald Farmer, 69, of Temple received head injuries Monday when he lost control of an ATV and attached trailer coming down a hill on Forest Hill Road in Temple. The ATV rolled into a ditch and pinned him underneath at the intersection of Varnum Pond Road, Franklin County Chief Deputy Steven Lowell said. (Donna M. […]
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Wilton man pleads guilty to stabbing men
FARMINGTON – A Wilton man pleaded guilty in Franklin County Superior Court on Monday to stabbing two men on April 28 in Farmington. Ryan A. Brann, 39, entered the pleas to Class A charge and Class B charge of aggravated assault. He also pleaded no contest to a Class B count of aggravated assault against […]
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Business workshops, training to be offered in Jay
JAY — A business essentials workshop series will be offered at Spruce Mountain High School on the first three Mondays of November. The series is sponsored by the Maine Small Business Development Centers in collaboration with New Ventures Maine, according to a release. The Maine Small Business Development Centers has received funds from the U.S. […]
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Franklin and Oxford polling places
Franklin County Avon: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Community Room. Carrabassett Valley: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Town Office. Carthage: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Town Office. Chesterville: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Town Hall. Coplin Plantation: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Town Office. Dallas Plantation: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Town Office. Eustis: 8 […]
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This week's agenda
Monday Livermore Falls: Water District informational meeting on proposed rate increases, 6 p.m., Town Office Mexico: Mexico Water District board of trustees, 4 p.m., Town Hall Peru: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Tuesday: Election Day Buckfield: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Municipal Center Farmington: Franklin County Commission, 9 a.m., county building Livermore Falls: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Town […]
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Christmas crafters sell wares in Jay
Pam Lanyon of Turner works on a diagonal row, the fifth in the seven-step traditional caning process at the Spruce Mountain High School Class of 2018 Christmas Craft Fair at the Jay school Saturday. The fair featured more than 45 crafters. (Pam Harnden/Livermore Falls Advertiser) Lily Bellerose of Livermore checks out a display of handmade clothes […]
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Carving pumpkins for walk in Livermore Falls
Jaden Gibbs, 6, of Livermore chooses a pumpkin to carve in preparation for the Annual Pumpkin Walk sponsored by Hillside Sports Club of Jay in Livermore Falls on Saturday. The walk was scheduled for Saturday night. (Pam Harnden/Livermore Falls Advertiser) Amber Campbell holds a pumpkin she carved in preparation for the Annual Pumpkin Walk sponsored […]
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Chesterville board considers transfer station fee
CHESTERVILLE — Selectmen on Thursday considered implementing a fee for demolition debris at the transfer station. “People are coming in week after week,” Selectman Edward Hastings IV said Thursday. “It’s gone beyond what was expected. Two roll-offs per week are being filled. It may be time to charge or limit it to one load per […]