There’ll be a funeral for old Jessie from the poor farm in the morning. I reckon the whole family will go over to pay our respects. The Pray family, that is. I can’t speak for those shiftless members of the Waters family. We heard about Jessie from Mercy Lovejoy, the old woman from the town […]
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Well done – Students honored for achievements
SOUTH PORTLAND — Ian McLaughlin of Durham was named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Southern Maine Community College. McLaughlin, the son of Jim and Patty McLaughlin, is a graduate of Brunswick High School Class of 2010. He is majoring in dietetics and nutrition. — ELMIRA, N.Y. — Elmira College held its […]
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Livermore voters to consider changing administrative position to elected
LIVERMORE — Voters will be asked in June if they want to change the administrative assistant position from appointed to elected beginning June 2014. Town Clerk Renda Libby said she verified the signatures on the petition submitted by Cathy and Dennis Lee that requested the change. Selectperson Chairman John Wakefield said the board voted April […]
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RSU 73 budget passes first test despite ‘No’ winning in 2 of 3 towns
LIVERMORE FALLS — The RSU 73 budget of $18.58 million for 2013-14 was approved by voters Tuesday, 306-250. Jay passed it by a vote of 199-88, but the majority in Livermore Falls rejected it, 47-74, as did the majority in Livermore by a vote of 60-88. By a vote of 367-179, all three towns approved […]
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RSU 73 positions, selectmen’s positions open
The list of candidates for offices in Jay, Livermore and Livermore Falls is growing, but no one has yet returned nomination papers for three of four seats on the RSU 73 board. Papers are due in the three town offices by the close of business hours May 2. Elections will be held in each town […]
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Tri Town Seniors make plans for upcoming events
LIVERMORE FALLS — On April 15 the Tri Town Seniors met at Murray Hall with Fernande Doiron presiding. The meeting opened with the usual ceremony, followed by George Doiron singing “Annie’s Song” for the group. The group remembered Marguerite Richardson who passed away last week. Theresa Bilodeau was welcomed back after a few weeks of […]
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College readiness, small business classes planned
JAY — RSU 73 Spruce Mountain Adult and Community Education will offering the following classes beginning this week. A class on starting a small business will begin on Tuesday, April 23, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Spruce Mountain Middle School in Room 143. The cost is $5. Larry Giroux from Androscoggin Valley Conference […]
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Drug Take Back Day includes eight locations in Androscoggin County
LEWISTON — National Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, April 27. Eight locations in Androscoggin County will accept prescription drugs that people are no longer using. Maine continues to struggle with the prescription drug abuse epidemic. The doubling of pharmacy robberies between 2011 and 2012 provided a startling and troubling reminder of that fact. Having […]