JAY — Residents voted 159-117 Monday night to raise and appropriate $120,000 to bring back curbside trash and recyclables collection during a special town meeting. The meeting that was supposed to start at 6 p.m. did not get underway until about 6:40 p.m. to accommodate a long line of residents waiting to register to vote. […]
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Work on Livermore road starts Wednesday
LIVERMORE — Administrative Assistant Amy Byron said the Highway Department will begin work on Robinson Road between Gibbs Mill and River roads on Wednesday, Aug. 16. The section from Gibbs Mill Road to Federal Road (Route 4) isn’t included. “Expect delays as they remove trees and ledge,” she said. Last week, selectpersons accepted Bruce A. Manzer’s bid […]
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Livermore Falls man, Massachusetts family injured in Avon collision
AVON — Six people were injured Saturday morning when a car driven by a Livermore Falls man went out of control on Route 4 and collided with an oncoming SUV hauling a boat on a trailer, according Maine State Police. Trooper Eric Bronson responded to an accident at about 10:30 a.m. involving a 2002 Mercury […]
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Rangeley rescue crews use boats to reach injured woman
RANGELEY – Emergency responders launched two boats early Sunday to reach a woman who seriously cut her leg on Browns Island in the Cupsuptic Lake. The call came in just past midnight in the middle of a thunder and lightning storm, Fire & Rescue Chief Tim Pellerin said Monday. Firefighters and NorthStar EMS ambulance responders […]
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This week's agenda
Monday Bethel: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Jay: Town meeting to vote on raising $120,000 for curbside collection, 6 p.m., Spruce Mountain Middle School Peru: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Sumner: Fire Department Auxiliary, 6 p.m., Town Office Tuesday Bethel: Water District, 7 p.m., Town Office Buckfield: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Municipal Center Farmington: Franklin County […]
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Family Fun day draws people to Chesterville
CHESTERVILLE — The threat of rain didn’t dampen enthusiasm at Chesterville Family Fun Day on Saturday. While parade entrants were lining up in North Chesterville, other people were busy at the town hall. Residents Kathy Gregory, Christina Scott and Doran Scott were getting balloons ready. “They just moved here from Cleveland,” Gregory said. “They’ve never been […]
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Maine guide hiking through Franklin County
FARMINGTON — A local Maine guide is hiking more than 200 miles through Franklin County this summer to call attention to the scenic landscapes. Ten of Maine’s 4,000-foot mountains are right in our backyard, Doug Dunlap said. “Many people outside think Maine has no mountains — just lobster and a rugged coastline,” he said. “A […]
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Farmington Falls water district seeks rate hike
FARMINGTON — The Farmington Falls Standard Water District is seeking a 15 percent rate increase over the next two years to meet federal and state testing requirements. A public hearing will take place at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16, at the Farmington Falls Fire Station. An increase of 7.5 percent, if approved, would be effective […]
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Phillips Old Home Days begins 9-day run Saturday
PHILLIPS — The 60th Old Home Days celebration will begin Saturday, Aug. 12, and with activities for all ages. Friendly competitions include bathtub, bike, rubber ducky and running races. Amateur lumberjacks, artists, photographers and poker players will have opportunities to show their skills throughout the week. Winona Davenport has scheduled four golf scrambles at Justafield […]
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RSU 9 director wants transparency
FARMINGTON — RSU 9 Director Craig Stickney of Chesterville said Tuesday night he was disturbed by the lack of transparency within the school district and cited several examples. Stickney noted that in early April there was an incident involving the boys’ lacrosse team in which two students were suspended. The school board didn’t find out about […]