LIVERMORE — The town is seeking at least three more residents to serve on the Planning Board, interim Administrative Assistant Renda Guild said. There are currently three members on the board. The Planning Board ordinance requires three members for a quorum. The board meets at 6:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month at […]
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Three tax-acquired properties in Livermore put out to bid
LIVERMORE — Bid packets on three properties the town acquired for unpaid taxes from 2012 will be available Monday, May 12, at the Town Office. The Board of Selectpersons made the decision to put the foreclosed properties out for bid May 5, town Administrative Assistant Renda Guild said Wednesday. The town foreclosed on five properties […]
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Spruce Mountain students heading to Montreal
JAY — Spruce Mountain High School has announced activities taking place the week of May 10-17. Students involved in French classes will travel to Montreal on Thursday and Friday, May 15 and 16. They will explore Old Montreal, experience the adventure, drama and emotion of an IMAX movie, visit Notre-Dame Basillica, learn how to Salsa […]
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Livermore residents can call animal control officer directly
LIVERMORE — Residents are back to direct calls to contact the town’s new animal control officer if they have an animal-related issue, town Administrative Assistant Renda Guild said Wednesday. The Board of Selectpersons entered into a contract with Rich Burton of Maine Animal Damage Control of Lewiston in April. Burton’s number is 212-0437, she said. […]
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Livermore’s workplace safety violations corrected; fine lowered to $160
LIVERMORE — All of the town’s workplace safety violations have been corrected, according to a letter to the town from Pamela Taylor, director of Bureau Labor Standards, dated April 30. The town had a potential $1,600 fine reduced to $160, interim town Administrative Assistant Renda Guild said Wednesday. The town was cited for 23 workplace […]
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Spruce Mountain Middle School activities
JAY — Upcoming important dates at Spruce Mt. Middle School are as follows. May 7: Early release day, 11:30 a.m.; eighth-grade MEA science testing; eighth-grade parent night at the high school, 7 p.m. May 9: Progress reports. May 19: MS Chorus concert, 7 p.m. May 22 and 23: Eighth-graders in Boston; some sixth-graders at Burnt […]
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Nature Club plans potluck dinner OXFORD — The Twin Town Nature Club will begin its 91st year with a potluck dinner at 6 p.m. Monday, May 5, at the Congregational Church, 252 King St. Visitors are welcome. Bring a dish to share. For more information, call John Crumpton at 539-2902. Briar Path is opening for […]
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Timber frame workshop will benefit Norlands barn raising
AVON — A timber frame workshop will be held on Saturday, May 17, at Maine Mountain Timber Frames. Learn about timber framing and benefit the barn raising at the Washburn-Norlands Living History Center. Participants will work on a piece of the Norlands barn through its various stages so it is ready for raising day later […]
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RSU 73 residents pass $18.89 million budget
LIVERMORE FALLS — Voters in RSU 73 on Tuesday narrowly approved an $18.89 million budget for 2014-15. The unofficial tally was 263-251. “Livermore carried the day,” Superintendent Dr. Robert Wall said. The majority of voters in that town approved the budget, while Livermore Falls and Jay voters defeated it. The unofficial results were: Livermore, 80 […]
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Library is hosting Technology Petting Zoo next week
LIVERMORE FALLS — Treat Memorial Library is announcing spring events. A Technology Petting Zoo will be held Tuesday through Saturday, May 6 to 10. E-books and tablets are growing in popularity and devices are widely available. To provide hands-on familiarization and training with e-readers and tablets, the Maine State Library created the Technology Petting Zoo […]