Stewart-Reed family reunion HEBRON — The descendants of Mary Elizabeth Stewart and Charles Franklin Reed will hold their annual reunion on Sunday, Aug. 11, at the home of Rich and Jane Hatch. Arrival time is before noon with a potluck lunch at noon. After lunch the annual business meeting will take place along with the […]
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One pledge leads to another and another and another
JAY — In a matter of minutes, members of the Jay, Livermore and Livermore Falls Chamber of Commerce pledged $900 for the Packs for Progress program at their Friday meeting. The United Way of the Tri-Valley Area, Farmington Rotary and BigLots! in Farmington have partnered to offer backpacks stuffed with school supplies for children in […]
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LePage: Taxes, regulation and energy costs affect economic growth
JAY — Taxes, regulation and energy are the primary issues that face the State of Maine and economic development, Gov. Paul LePage told area chamber of commerce members and guests Friday. Speaking at the Jay, Livermore and Livermore Falls chamber meeting at LaFleur’s Restaurant, LePage said until the tax structure is changed, energy costs lowered […]
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Franklin Savings Bank Foundation grants $33,000 in local scholarships
FARMINGTON — Franklin Savings Bank’s Community Development Foundation has awarded $33,000 in college scholarships to 11 local students. The scholarships are $3,000 each. The bank awards the scholarships each year to students from 10 local schools. The 2013 Franklin Scholars are: Spruce Mountain North High School: Lindsey Allen of Jay, daughter of Heather McPhee and […]
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World War II veteran recognized as Livermore’s oldest resident
LIVERMORE – Myrtle S. Gordon, 98, a World War II veteran, was recognized Monday night as the town’s oldest resident. She is the town’s newest Boston Post Cane recipient, administrative assistant Kurt Schaub said Tuesday. The Board of Selectpersons presented her with a plaque and flowers to commemorate the event. Gordon was born May 19, […]
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Livermore expects to increase tax rate this year
LIVERMORE — The tax rate for 2014 is expected to increase primarily due to higher education costs and lower state revenue sharing, administrative assistant Kurt Schaub said. The town’s share for RSU 73 is up nearly $112,000, while its state revenue sharing has dropped by $51,000, he said. Last year’s tax rate was $13.40 per […]
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ATV Ride-In at Spruce Mountain attracts riders to wind project
WOODSTOCK — Spruce Mountain Wind and the Woodstock ATV Club hosted an ATV ride-in at the Spruce Mountain Wind project in Woodstock. The event brought together nearly 100 riders from throughout the area to experience one of Maine’s wind power projects up close while enjoying the view from the top of Spruce Mountain. Spruce Mountain […]
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Anctil selected to receive Pollard Scholarship
LIVERMORE — A junior majoring in health care management had his name randomly drawn to receive the $1,000 Pollard Scholarship on Monday. Michael Anctil of Tessier Road is studying at the University of Connecticut, administrative assistant Kurt Schaub said Tuesday. A scholarship panel consisting of selectpersons, a RSU 73 school director and a resident-at-large reviewed […]
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Farmers growing sweet bounty
LIVERMORE — A young couple is growing their farm fruit by fruit, just like ancestors in the Berry family before them. They have added a twist to the mix of growing vegetables and selling baked goods. Joel, 28, and his wife, Melissa Gilbert, 27, have established Berry Fruit Farm on Crash Road. Joel Gilbert learned […]
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Adult Education classes starting up in RSU 73
LIVERMORE FALLS — Orientation for new adult education learners will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 7, at Spruce Mountain Adult Education Learning Center, 25 Cedar St. All learners who want to earn a GED or Adult Education diploma must attend orientation prior to enrolling in classes; call 897-6384 to […]