NEW SHARON — The descendants of Frank Arthur and Clara Minnie (Hanson) Russell gathered for a family reunion at the Congregational Church Vestry in New Sharon on Aug. 12 with 55 members present. A potluck luncheon was served at noon, with Rev. John Russell Tolman, grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Russell leading the group in […]
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Haunted history event at Norlands on Oct. 26-27
LIVERMORE — The Washburn-Norlands Living History Center, 290 Norlands Road, will host a thrilling journey into the haunted past of the greater Livermore area. Walk the “Trail of Norlands’ Past” from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights, Oct. 26 and 27, after hearing about the “strange happenings” of Livermore by lamplight in the […]
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Hope Association to host Disability Rights Center speaker
RUMFORD — Anyone with an intellectual disability or a caregiver of a loved one is invited to gather together to discuss service options, issues, barriers and milestones reached by so many capable individuals and their families. The state continues to cut services for many while maintaining a waiting list for young adults who are unable […]
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Livermore voters reject buying used truck
LIVERMORE — Residents voted 15-6 Thursday against buying a low-mileage 2005 Ford F-550, plow truck for $40,000 and buying a new dump body for up to $8,500. In the same vote, they also rejected selling the town’s 2008 GMC dump truck by bid to pay for the 2005 truck. Those in favor of the purchase […]
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Tri-Town Seniors will hold Halloween party
LIVERMORE FALLS — The Tri-Town Area Seniors met at Murray Hall on Oct. 15 with 22 members present. President Fernande Doiron opened the meeting with a prayer, salute to the flag and a moment of silence for all departed members and for the men and women serving in our armed forces all over the world. […]
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Franklin County arrest log
FARMINGTON — The following arrests were recently logged at Franklin County Detention Center: * Charles Swingfield, 57, New Sharon, violation condition of release, Oct. 15, $250 cash bail, court appearance Dec. 20, Franklin County Sheriff’s Department. * Kevin Dunham, 47, Strong, domestic assault, Oct. 16, no bail listed, Franklin County Sheriff’s Department. * Laurie Benjamin, […]
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Livermore voters to consider buying truck tonight
LIVERMORE — Voters will be asked to consider buying a 2005 Ford F-550 for $40,000 at a special town meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18, in the gym of the Livermore Elementary School. The truck is for sale by Central Maine Concrete Pumping of Livermore, Assistant Administrator Kurt Schaub said. It is equipped with […]
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American Legion public supper LIVERMORE FALLS — A public supper will be held from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, at American Legion Post 10. Menu will include baked beans, macaroni and cheese, a variety of casseroles and desserts. Adults $7, children 12 and under $4. The suppers are held every third Saturday, except […]
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RSU 73 sets deadlines for budget process
LIVERMORE FALLS — Just two months ago, residents of the three-town RSU 73 district approved an operating budget for school year 2012-13 after three tries. This past week, Superintendent Robert Wall introduced to the board a budget time frame for the development of the 2013-14 operating budget. Approved for the current year was $18.59 million […]
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Livermore board chooses designer for town website
LIVERMORE — The town will soon have its own website. Selectpersons voted last week to have Dimensions Web Design of Manchester create it. It was one of two proposals, town administrator Kurt Schaub said. He said he favored Dimensions Web Design because owner Lisa Montagna took additional time to understand the town’s needs. Her proposal […]