LIVERMORE — A forester has determined that about 1,250 trees of varying sizes were illegally cut from the town’s Memorial Forest, town administrative assistant Kurt Schaub said Tuesday. Forester Mark Brown of Vassalboro, who was hired by selectpersons in September, also determined roughly 99 percent of the trees cut were hardwood. Brown is now in […]
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Livermore board to interview three candidates for treasurer
LIVERMORE — Four applications for treasurer were received by the deadline Monday, Board of Selectpersons Chairman John Wakefield said Wednesday. The board reviewed the applications in executive session and have decided to interview three of the prospects, he said. The interviews will be conducted on Tuesday night in executive sessions, he said. Two of the […]
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Livermore board to hold public hearing on amendments to business’ site plan
LIVERMORE — The Planning Board will hold a public hearing Tuesday to accept comment on two amendments to the site plan for Shackley Hill Spring on Shackley Hill Road, off Route 108. Currently owners, Jean and Sue Castonguay of Livermore Falls sell water from a spring-fed well on their property. The hearing is at 6:30 […]
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Tri-Town Seniors to meet Nov. 19
LIVERMORE FALLS — The Tri-Town Seniors met at Murray Hall on Nov. 12 for a Thanksgiving meal with 30 members and one guest present. Following the meal a short meeting was held with Fernande Doiron presiding. George Doiron sang “God Bless the USA” to honor the men and women who are serving and those who […]
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Fuel fund organization to hold fundraiser
LIVERMORE FALLS — The “Good Neighbor” Tri-Town Fuel Fund will conduct a fundraiser this month to help residents of Jay, Livermore and Livermore Falls. Tickets will be sold for $10 each for a December Calendar filled with gift certificates and cash from local merchants and donors. Each daily drawing has a minimum value of no […]
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Fire burns hunting camp to ground
LIVERMORE — An early morning fire Monday destroyed a hunting camp on the dirt Tolly Wolly Road, which is off Maple Lane, fire Chief Don Castonguay said. The camp was burned to the ground before firefighters arrived, he said. The fire is believed to either have been caused by a wood stove or electrical problem, […]
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Franklin County Arrests
FARMINGTON — The following arrests were recently logged at Franklin County Detention Center: * Zachary Webber, 31, Farmington, driving after suspension, Nov. 7, $250 cash bail, court appearance Dec. 20, Farmington Police Department. * Kimberly Helms, 28, Livermore, warrant-unlawful possession/false public alarm, Nov. 10, $980 bail, court appearance Dec. 20, Maine State Police. * Ronnie […]
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Norlands staff serves Veterans Day dinner, tribute to local Civil War veterans
LIVERMORE — History beckoned Saturday night for 28 people of all ages attending the Veterans Day tribute to local Civil War veterans in the Ladies’ Parlor at the Washburn-Norlands Living History Center. Following a heritage dinner of ham, roasted vegetables from the Norlands’ garden, applesauce, rolls and dessert in the historic Farmer’s Cottage, participants adjourned […]
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Veterans Day services to be held Sunday
Veterans Day services around the area will be held Sunday, Nov. 11. In the Livermore Falls area, veterans will begin services at 8:45 a.m. at the Livermore Falls Memorial Bridge, Jocelyn Mosher-Collins, commander of the American Legion Post 10 in Livermore Falls, said. Traditionally, a wreath is tossed into the Androscoggin River during the ceremony to […]
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Livermore to keep dispatch services with Androscoggin County
LIVERMORE – The town plans to stick with the Androscoggin County’s Sheriff’s Department to provide dispatching services for the Fire Department and answering 911 calls. Selectpersons voted unanimously to do so Monday, board administrative assistant Kurt Schaub said Wednesday. The town faces a cost of $9,427.50 per year under the new fee structure. The cost […]