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Oxford Hills school construction committees diverge, advance individually
The options Oxford residents face for building a new elementary school do not feel like options to Maine’s geographically largest school district.
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Trial begins in dispute between longtime neighbors over Popham Beach access
In the first day in court, the Phippsburg residents argued over property lines and land ownership in a battle over who has access to the beach in front of their cottages.
Posted inMaine, News
Cumberland County resident tests positive for West Nile virus
Health officials believe the resident, who has not recently left the state, represents the first locally acquired case of the disease since 2020.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser
Livermore Falls animal-dog control ordinance on hold pending state review
The proposed ordinance would govern livestock in town, provide guidelines for animal welfare.
Posted inBusiness, Franklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser
Pearls in the Pines in Livermore Falls to introduce new collection, hold open house Sept. 22
The new collection, inspired by Gayle Murphy-Long, includes 16 pieces made with natural stones and six with organic materials.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser
Livermore Falls Select Board approves $25.95 tax rate, up $1.70
The rate last year was $24.25 per $1,000 of assessed value.
Posted inBusiness, Franklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser
Poppy’s Redemption Center in Jay under threat of closing after appeal was placed
After an appeal was filed, Poppy’s Redemption center is under threat of closure.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser
Livermore addresses beach sign vandalism
The Livermore Select Board is addressing the defacement of a beach sign that removed the rule prohibiting dogs, with plans to repair and discuss the issue at a future Select Board meeting.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser
Fayette residents encouraged to rely on facts ahead of Starling Hall vote
Selectman Michael Carlson urges Fayette residents to rely on facts and await the results of an engineering study before the Nov. 5 vote on whether to sell Starling Hall, emphasizing the importance of preserving the building without taxpayer funding.