LIVERMORE — Administrative Assistant Amy Byron said the Highway Department will begin work on Robinson Road between Gibbs Mill and River roads on Wednesday, Aug. 16. The section from Gibbs Mill Road to Federal Road (Route 4) isn’t included. “Expect delays as they remove trees and ledge,” she said. Last week, selectpersons accepted Bruce A. Manzer’s bid […]
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Narrow margin in bids for Livermore property
LIVERMORE — Tuesday night was a bit dramatic when selectpersons opened eight bids for a tax-acquired property. The first bid opened for the land-only parcel, Map R-6 Lot 17 on Dudley’s Corner, was from Livermore resident Ben Guild. His bid was $1,001.25. The second bid was from Tiffany Patcher of Chesterville. Her bid was $1,001.99. […]
Farmingdale woman denies charges in Livermore fatal crash
AUBURN — A Farmingdale woman whose car collided with a another car on New Year’s Day in Livermore, killing a passenger, denied related charges Friday morning. Sarah Clark, 30, pleaded not guilty in Androscoggin County Superior Court to manslaughter, aggravated criminal operating under the influence and driving to endanger. The charges are punishable by up […]
Union, Confederate soldiers re-enact battle at Norlands
LIVERMORE — The blast of cannon fire, the smell of gunpowder and the clip-clop of hooves made the atmosphere an energetic one at the sixth Rally for Norlands Civil War Reenactment on Saturday at the Washburn-Norlands Living History Center. The weekend-long event is organized in partnership with two re-enactment groups: the 3rd Maine Company A, […]
Gervin Palmer
LIVERMORE — Gervin “Bucky” Palmer, 96, a resident of Livermore, passed away Sunday, June 11 at his home. He was the last of 11 children in his family. Bucky was born on September 27, 1920, in Starks, the son of Ernest and Alura Palmer. He graduated from Dixfield High School. Bucky served in the U.S. […]
Livermore residents plan fundraisers for Brady Donahue
LIVERMORE — A group of concerned citizens have been hard at work planning numerous events to help cover medical expenses for Brady Donahue, who was injured in a snowmobile accident on March 4. Brady is a 2016 graduate of Spruce Mountain High School. He was furthering his education at the time of the accident. The accident […]
Livermore school part of NBC’s Red Nose Day programming
Spruce Mountain Primary School in Livermore will be featured during NBC’s Red Nose Day program from 8 to 11 p.m. Thursday, May 25. Principal Kevin Harrington was given 500 Red Noses to distribute to students and staff. Second-grader Dominic Webster, front, received the first Red Nose at a recent assembly. Standing behind him are, from […]
Beavers clog culvert; Livermore pays to have them removed
LIVERMORE — A recent problem with beavers on Bartlett Pond Road created an unexpected expense for the town. Road Foreman Roger Ferland told selectpersons Tuesday night that beavers had blocked the end of a cross culvert near the boat landing and Norlands Road. The blockage led to water rising over the road. The culvert was […]
School of the Soldier practice day held in Livermore
LIVERMORE — The dense fog and chilly air created an ominous atmosphere for the men of the 15th Alabama who were preparing for their upcoming battle with the North at the Washburn-Norlands Living History Center in Livermore on Saturday. Washburn-Norlands hosted the confederate reenactment group to drill and practice for the upcoming Rally for Norlands, Maine’s […]