LIVERMORE FALLS — The RSU 73 board unanimously appointed Jay Elementary School Principal Chris Hollingsworth as acting principal at Spruce Mountain High School in Jay after a 20-minute closed session Thursday night. Donna Labbe, longtime fourth-grade teacher at the elementary school, was appointed an assistant to Hollingsworth at the elementary school. The need for new […]
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RSU 73 Education Association takes grievance to board
LIVERMORE FALLS — Following a two-and-a-half-hour closed session Thursday night to discuss a grievance by the RSU 73 Education Association, the school board took no action, but Chairwoman Denise Rodzen said a response to the grievance would be given in five days. The board and its attorney, Roger Kelley of Drummond and Woodsum, and Superintendent […]
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Livermore Falls man charged with ski area break-ins again
JAY — A Livermore Falls man convicted of breaking into buildings at Spruce Mountain Ski Slope and stealing a snowmobile several years ago was charged Thursday with break-ins there this week. Ronald J. Davis II, 22, was arrested on a felony charge of burglary and misdemeanor charges of criminal attempt of theft and criminal mischief, […]
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Community education offers computer classes
JAY — RSU 73 Spruce Mountain Adult and Community Education has announced upcoming computer classes for the fall semester. Residents still have time to sign up. Courses that will be offered before the holiday break include the following: Computer Tutor: Free and open to anyone; from 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays, Nov. 5 and 19, […]
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Police check ski area after bulldozer seen on mountain
JAY — Police responded to the Spruce Mountain Ski Slope on Tuesday after someone reported seeing a bulldozer being driven up the middle of the mountain, Jay Cpl. Jeffrey Fournier said. The witness drove to the site because he thought it was odd to see a bulldozer going up the middle of the mountain. The […]
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Chamber breakfast meeting set in Jay
JAY — The Jay, Livermore, Livermore Falls Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly breakfast meeting at 7 a.m. Friday, Nov. 2, at LaFleur’s Restaurant. Breakfast and networking are on tap for the first half-hour, followed by a call to order and business meeting at 7:30 a.m. The program will begin at 8 a.m. with […]
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Farmington man injured in rear-end crash
JAY — A Farmington man was injured Tuesday afternoon when his car rear-ended a sport utility vehicle that had stopped for a school bus on Route 133. Ali Clark, 29, of Jay, had stopped her 2012 Honda SUV in the southbound lane for a northbound school bus with its flashing yellow lights on near the […]
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Homemakers held annual fall meeting
WHITNEYVILLE — The Maine Extension Homemakers Council annual fall meeting was held Sept. 14 and 15, with Barbara Hathaway of Wilton presiding. Washington County Extension Homemakers hosted the two-day event. WCEH President Connie Pennell and Vice President Judy Spencer welcomed the members with added welcome remarks from Betsy Fitzgerald, Washington County manager. Friday activities provided […]
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Rumford Grange Halloween party RUMFORD — Rumford Grange 115 will host a Halloween party for area children from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31, at the Grange Hall. Treats, drinks and prizes will be available. Dinner, auctions on Nov. 2 RUMFORD — A dinner and “An Evening of Auctions” will be held at 6 […]