Students show their family around Spruce Mountain Middle School during the open house on Tuesday, Aug. 27.
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Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser, Maine
Children craft handprint apple trees at Fayette library
Children at the Underwood Memorial Library in Fayette enjoyed a reading of Johnny Appleseed followed by a handprint apple tree craft, with a STEM Kids Night scheduled for Sept. 18.
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Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser
Livermore Board allocates reserve funds to limit tax hike, addresses road repair concerns
The Livermore Select Board approved using $150,000 from reserve funds to minimize a tax increase while addressing resident concerns over long-standing road repair issues, including Round Pond and River roads.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser
Chesterville resolves tax commitment issues, prepares to send 2024 bills
The Chesterville Select Board decided to move forward with sending out 2024 tax bills following a discussion on discrepancies in the tax commitment process, with adjustments made to meet state requirements.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Photos: State investigates Auburn construction site fire
A pile of rubble and melted siding was all that remains Tuesday at the once bustling construction site.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Effort to recall Winthrop School Board members can’t move forward
One resident answered the former superintendent’s call to try to remove from office two school board members, but the town charter does not allow her to proceed.
Posted inNation / World, News, Politics
Congress bestows its highest honor on 13 troops killed in Afghanistan withdrawal
Rather than a unifying moment, the event took place against the backdrop of a bitter, partisan back-and-forth over who is to blame for the rushed and deadly evacuation from Kabul.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills, Schools & Education
Oxford Hills school board advances 3rd budget to voters
The $50.43 million proposal represents a total reduction of $1.18 from the original request.