At the Nov. 5 meeting, the Livermore Select Board filled a school board vacancy, selected a street light model for Federal Road, and reluctantly accepted the immediate resignation of Animal Control Officer Richard Burton.
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Chesterville Select Board reaches decision on general assistance ordinance amid concerns
The Chesterville Select Board reviewed election results and voted 3-2 to adopt a revised general assistance ordinance, despite some board members’ reservations about its potential impacts on the town’s resources.
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Veterans teach gratitude and respect at Spruce Mountain Middle School
Veterans spoke at an assembly and entered classrooms at Spruce Mountain Middle School to connect with students and discuss their experiences.
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With earlier darkness, walkers warned after close call in Livermore Falls
Selectman Bruce Peary came close to hitting two pedestrians while driving to the Select Board meeting on Nov. 6.
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Livermore Falls voters pass local referendum questions
Voters Tuesday, Nov. 5, approved appropriating $75,000 for police cruiser, changing retirement plan for eligible Police Department employees and enacting Town of Livermore Falls Property Maintenance Ordinance.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston Public Library launches capital campaign to renovate children’s department
The library wants to update the popular area to meet the modern needs of kids and families. According to the campaign website, the effort is nearly a quarter of the way to its goal.
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Commission urges Maine to prepare for next round of severe winter storms
Extreme weather that caused inland and coastal flooding last winter spurred the report issued Tuesday with recommendations about how to prepare for more storms.
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Lewiston police locate stolen Portland vehicle, arrest juvenile
Police charged a 17-year-old boy Monday night with theft of a vehicle.
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Lawyer accuses state prison of unfairly limiting client’s calls after allegations of witness tampering
Lorenze Labonte was moved to Maine State Prison before his trial on a murder charge in connection with the death of Ahmed Sharif in Biddeford last year. His attorney says he can barely make phone calls.
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Bates College students rally to organize opposition to Trump
Rallygoers worried about plans to deport undocumented immigrants, restrict abortion and more.