Free community luncheon March 8 FARMINGTON — A free community luncheon will take place from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 8, at Old South First Congregational Church, 227 Main St. The menu consists of meat loaf, mashed potatoes, green beans, rolls and cookies. For delivery in the Farmington area, call the church office during […]
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Eight apply for RSU 73 superintendent
LIVERMORE FALLS — Eight applications for RSU 73 superintendent have been received, board Chairwoman Denise Rodzen said. All are men from Maine, she said. The 19-member Superintendent Search Committee is reviewing the applications this week and a decision will be made March 10 whether to interview any of the applicants, she said. “We will decide […]
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RSU 73 unveils $18.86M preliminary budget
LIVERMORE FALLS — The preliminary 2014-15 budget for Regional School Unit 73 shows a nearly $284,000 increase over this year. The $18.86 million spending plan was presented to the school board Thursday night. Superintendent Robert Wall said Friday that the district recognizes its responsibility to have a responsible budget and to provide essential services to […]
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Foreman says people still plowing snow across roads in Livermore
LIVERMORE — Highway foreman Roger Ferland reported to selectpersons Monday that many residents are still plowing snow across the roads, Administrative Assistant Kurt Schaub said. “Not only is this illegal, it is dangerous and can damage town equipment,” he said. Ferland reported he hit a massive snow pile recently and broke the plow wing. Plowing […]
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Road panel develops general plan for roads in Livermore
LIVERMORE — The Road Committee is working on a plan to improve River Road and others this year. The committee plans to ask for $280,000 in the 2014-15 budget. The committee expects $21,000 will be left in the account this spring after South Road is paved. The panel will ask that the money be carried […]
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Towns looking for FEMA funds for storm damage
FAYETTE — It has been an unforgettable winter for Maine towns, which have struggled to keep up with the never-ending parade of ice and snowstorms, with large doses of cold weather thrown in. An ice storm in late December crippled the region, causing massive power outages just in time for Christmas and treacherous roads. “That […]
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Girl with rare disease to speak at Livermore Elementary School
LIVERMORE — Students in Janet Ventrella’s fifth grade class at Livermore Elementary School will have a life changing experience this Thursday, in a positive way. Spruce Mountain High School freshman Camryn Berry will be speaking to them about her battle with fibrous dysplasia, an abnormal bone growth where normal bone is replaced with fibrous bone […]
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Livermore, Livermore Falls Democrats change caucus time
LIVERMORE FALLS — Livermore and Livermore Falls Democrats have changed the time of their caucus to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 2, at the Town Office. The change was made to allow people to attend the funeral of former Treat Memorial Library Director Elaine Smith, who died Feb. 18, convenor Robin Beck said. Smith’s service will […]
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Spruce Mountain Adult and Community Education announces classes
JAY — RSU 73 Spruce Mountain Adult and Community Education is offering many classes in home improvement, fitness, computer and enrichment during the month of February. To register, telephone 897-6384. Getting More Food from Your Garden offered by the University Maine Cooperative Extension: Learn how to have a more productive vegetable garden. Class will cover […]