LIVERMORE — The Washburn-Norlands Living History Center in Livermore will host a family-friendly 19th century Winter Celebration on Saturday, Dec. 10, at 290 Norlands Road. Doors open at 11 a.m. and the event ends at 4 p.m. Attendees will experience Christmas in the 19th century and participate in living history activities around the estate. It’s an opportunity to […]
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Road issues taken up by Livermore board
LIVERMORE — Selectperson Tom Gould told the board Tuesday night that he has found documentation that could confirm Wyman Road is legally a town road. Minutes from the 1946 town meeting show it was voted to accept the road and raise $300 for the road. “We should plow the road this year,” Gould said. Wyman […]
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Livermore officials proceed with marijuana moratorium ordinance
LIVERMORE — Selectpersons Tuesday voted unanimously to proceed with the steps necessary to adopt a marijuana moratorium ordinance. The ordinance would give the town 180 days during which it wouldn’t approve any new businesses that are marijuana-related, such as bars and retail social clubs. Administrative Assistant Amy Byron said much was still unknown following the Nov. […]
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Recount announced for House District 74
LIVERMORE — Town Clerk Renda Guild told selectpersons Tuesday night that a recount has been called for the House District 74 race between Keith Cornelio and Tina Riley, both of Jay. Cornelio received 2,298 votes and Riley got 2,359, a difference of 61 votes. “The state police will be here to pick up the ballots tomorrow,” […]
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RSU 73, towns, residents talk reducing costs
JAY — Residents told town and Regional School Unit 73 officials Wednesday night that spending cuts are needed in light of Verso Corp’s announcement of 190 layoffs at the paper mill early next year. Twenty representatives from the towns of Jay, Livermore, Livermore Falls, which make up RSU 73, and the school board met at […]
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Livermore to apply for DEP grant
LIVERMORE — Selectpersons on Tuesday night agreed to apply for a grant through the Maine Department of Environmental Protection to help upgrade culverts or stream crossings in the town. Administrative Assistant Amy Byron said the maximum amount of the grant is $95,000. The application deadline is Jan. 17, 2017. The grants will be awarded in […]
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Livermore couple denied variances for building
LIVERMORE — The Appeals Board voted 2-1 Wednesday to deny two variance requests from Alan and Wendy Castonguay, who want to construct a building within 87 feet of Round Pond and 14 feet from Carpenter Point Road. The Castonguays’ lot has a building about 12 by 18 feet that is 35 feet from the pond. […]
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Residents share concerns about easement roads in Livermore
LIVERMORE — Selectperson Tom Gould on Tuesday provided an update on the town’s easement-road maintenance issue. Selectpersons voted 4-1 in March to discontinue winter maintenance on 10 roads the town had been plowing. Since then, it has been determined that some of the roads are private, some public and some are considered easement roads. Earlier […]
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Contaminants found at Livermore Falls Fire Station
LIVERMORE FALLS — A recent boring indicates there is petroleum contaminating the ground around the Livermore Falls Fire Station on Park Street. Town Manager Kristal Flagg said at Tuesday’s selectmen meeting borings were done last week. Enough petroleum was found to require the town to report it to the Maine Department of Environmental Protection. The tests […]
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Stolen Livermore Falls truck found in Long Pond in Livermore
LIVERMORE FALLS — A truck reported stolen from a Church Street residence early Wednesday morning was found partially submerged in the waters of Long Pond in Livermore. A 2008 GMC 1500 was taken from the residence sometime between 9 p.m. Tuesday and 6 a.m. Wednesday, said Livermore Falls Police Chief Ernest Steward Jr. The owner […]