JAY — A New Jersey company has withdrawn its tax abatement applications for its four hydroelectric facilities in Jay, Livermore and Livermore Falls. Androscoggin Hydro LLC, a subsidiary of Eagle Creek Renewable Energy, bought the facilities from Verso Corp. in January 2016 for $62 million. The company filed tax abatement applications in each town in […]
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Driver charged in Livermore fatal crash takes plea deal
AUBURN — A Farmingdale woman pleaded guilty Tuesday to aggravated driving to endanger in the 2017 New Year’s Day death of a Livermore Falls man. Charges of manslaughter and aggravated criminal operating under the influence were dismissed as part of a plea deal. Sarah Clark, 31, will serve 90 days in jail, from Aug. 1 to […]
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Livermore board elects officials, approves equipment purchase
LIVERMORE — Selectpersons elected their board chairman and vice chairman Monday evening and appointed two Regional School Unit 73 directors. Selectman Mark Chretien was elected chairman and Wayne Timberlake vice chairman. Selectmen Tom Gould and Benjamin Guild were not present. Selectpersons unanimously voted to appoint Shannon McDaniel and Steven Langlin to one-year terms on the […]
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Richard E. Wells
FARMINGTON — Richard E. Wells, 88, of Livermore, went home to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, June 20, at Orchard Park in Farmington, following a brief illness. He was born July 19, 1929, in Lewiston, the son of Carl Wells and Mary (Haskell) Wells. He attended Livermore Falls High School. On Nov. 10, […]
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New fundraiser to support A-T Children's Project being planned
LIVERMORE — A new fundraiser is being planned this summer to support the A-T Children’s Project. A barbecue, live auction and barn dance are planned to start at 4 p.m., Saturday, June 23, at Boothby’s Orchard and Farm Winery, 366 Boothby Road, Livermore. The new event replaces the Hope With Every Step 5K and Family […]
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Officer: Livermore barking dog complaints unsubstantiated
LIVERMORE — Selectpersons were told Monday night that complaints of barking beagles at a kennel on Hathaway Hill Road are unsubstantiated. Animal Control Officer Richard Burton said he has received numerous complaints about the beagles baying at Tom Wilson’s licensed kennel, Baldwin Hill Beagles at 350 Hathaway Hill Road. Burton said he visited and called […]
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Strawberry festival, craft fair at Norlands
LIVERMORE — A strawberry festival with a craft fair and local history will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 23, at the Washburn-Norlands Living History Center. The biennial event will feature artisans on the front lawn demonstrating handmade crafts and selling original artwork. Other activities include horse-drawn hayrides, tours of the […]
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Spruce Mountain High School graduates encouraged to exceed expectations
By Barry Matulaitis, Staff Editor JAY — Spruce Mountain High School’s 83 seniors listened intently at Sunday’s graduation ceremony as retired U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Helaina Lake challenged them to set high expectations for themselves. Lake, who was seriously wounded during her military service in Afghanistan, spoke of the obstacles she had overcome after she […]
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Livermore: Award presented to Bowerman
LIVERMORE — Maine Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap presented ballot clerk Muriel Bowerman with the Spirit of America Foundation Award on Tuesday. The Spirit of America Foundation was established to encourage and promote volunteerism. The award is presented annually to individuals, organizations or projects in recognition of community service. Bowerman is head of the Livermore Historical […]
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Livermore Selectperson seats won by Guild, Timberlake
LIVERMORE – Voters elected Benjamin Guild to a three-year term Tuesday, while incumbent Wayne Timberlake was re-elected to a two-year seat on the Board of Selectpersons. Guild received 407 votes to Brett Deyling’s 127. Timberlake received 324 votes to Megan Dion’s 236. Incumbent Town Clerk Renda Guild received 546 votes, winning another two-year term. Incumbent […]