JAY — Selectmen will hold a public hearing Monday on a proposed $6 million municipal budget for 2013-14 and a proposed consumer fireworks ordinance. The hearing will begin at 6 p.m. Monday in the library at Spruce Mountain High School in Jay. The proposed spending plan is a $210,305.06 decrease from the current budget. The […]
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RSU 73 budget passes first test despite ‘No’ winning in 2 of 3 towns
LIVERMORE FALLS — The RSU 73 budget of $18.58 million for 2013-14 was approved by voters Tuesday, 306-250. Jay passed it by a vote of 199-88, but the majority in Livermore Falls rejected it, 47-74, as did the majority in Livermore by a vote of 60-88. By a vote of 367-179, all three towns approved […]
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Prescription Drug Take-Back Day planned for Saturday
FARMINGTON — Area police departments are participating in Saturday’s statewide Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, held in conjunction with the Drug Enforcement Agency. The program gives the public another opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April […]
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Three foreclosed properties in Jay go to highest bidders
JAY — The town of Jay has received numerous bids for three town-acquired properties. Selectmen authorized Town Manager Ruth Cushman on April 8 to award the properties to the highest bidders on April 22. Minimum bids were set to cover all the town’s costs, including 2011 back taxes and sewer fees. Eight bids were submitted […]
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RSU 73 positions, selectmen’s positions open
The list of candidates for offices in Jay, Livermore and Livermore Falls is growing, but no one has yet returned nomination papers for three of four seats on the RSU 73 board. Papers are due in the three town offices by the close of business hours May 2. Elections will be held in each town […]
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Tri Town Seniors make plans for upcoming events
LIVERMORE FALLS — On April 15 the Tri Town Seniors met at Murray Hall with Fernande Doiron presiding. The meeting opened with the usual ceremony, followed by George Doiron singing “Annie’s Song” for the group. The group remembered Marguerite Richardson who passed away last week. Theresa Bilodeau was welcomed back after a few weeks of […]
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College readiness, small business classes planned
JAY — RSU 73 Spruce Mountain Adult and Community Education will offering the following classes beginning this week. A class on starting a small business will begin on Tuesday, April 23, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Spruce Mountain Middle School in Room 143. The cost is $5. Larry Giroux from Androscoggin Valley Conference […]
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Franklin County arrest log
FARMINGTON — The following arrests were recently logged at Franklin County Detention Center: * Bryan Legere, 22, Waterville, probation revocation, domestic violence assault, April 17, no bail listed, Franklin County Sheriff’s Department. * Richard L. Gardner, 49, Jay, domestic violence assault, domestic violence criminal mischief, April 17, $500 cash bail, court appearance May 15, Wilton […]
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Daughters of Isabella held April business meeting
JAY — On April 10 the Daughters of Isabella Circle 677 from St. Rose of Lima held their April business meeting. The recitation of the Rosary was led by Chancellor Lauriann Castonguay, who also read the opening prayer. Draping of the Charter was held for deceased sister Catherine Larochelle. Regent Rodzen then asked Marianne Allen […]