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RSU 73 to start budget process again Aug. 7

JAY — RSU 73 directors will discuss a revised spending plan Tuesday, Aug. 7, as they start the budget process for the third time. An $18.8 million spending package failed in June and an $18.7 million budget plan failed on Tuesday by a vote of 346-469. It was rejected in all three towns both times. […]

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RSU 73 school budget fails for second time

JAY — Residents in three towns voted 346-469 Tuesday to reject an $18.7 million school budget to operate RSU 73 in 2012-13. It is the second time a budget has failed in the validation process at the polls since June 12. Voters in Jay, Livermore and Livermore Falls voted in a combined tally of 642-734 […]

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Voters to consider $18.7 million school budget

JAY — Regional School Unit 73 voters in three towns are slated to vote on a $18.7 million school budget from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 24, at the Jay Community Building in Jay, Livermore Town Office and Livermore Falls Town Office. The revised proposal for 2012-13 contains a 1.8 percent increase, or […]

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Saint Michael’s gives College Book Awards

COLCHESTER, Vt. — The following local high school students were awarded the 2012 Saint Michael’s College Book Award for Academic Achievement with a Social Conscience: Devon Autrey of Jay Abby Bellefleur of Auburn, a student at Edward Little High School Caleb Berry of Livermore, a student at Spruce Mountain High School South Randee Boulay of […]

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Forest line to be surveyed

LIVERMORE — Selectpersons agreed Monday to have the town’s Memorial Forest property line surveyed at a cost of $2,800, administrative assistant Kurt Schaub said Tuesday. It was voted at the town meeting to dedicate the town’s state Veterans Exemption reimbursement for this purpose. It will provide approximately $1,800 of the funds needed, he said. “As […]

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Spruce Mountain Middle School honor roll

JAY — Spruce Mountain Middle School has announced the honor roll for the third trimester. Grade six High honors: Hunter Baker, Lauren Cornelio, Jordan Daigle, Megan Mercier, Narissa Nieves, Bryan Riley. Honors: Alexis Beardsley, Elijah Blais, Brooke Bolduc, Landon Brochu, Rhylie Bubier, Hunter Dalton, Morgan Dalton, Rylee Delaney, Elizabeth Diaz, Anneka Dubord, Samuel Gould, Alexa […]

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Scholarship applications available to Livermore residents

LIVERMORE — Applications available to residents for the Pollard Scholarship at the Town Office must be returned no later than 4 p.m. Monday, July 30. The town again will award its annual $1,000 Pollard Scholarship to a Livermore student pursuing higher education. Livermore began awarding the scholarship in 1980 following the opening of a half-century-old […]

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Man pleads to OUI, kicking police officer

JAY — A Livermore man who was arrested Monday pleaded guilty Wednesday to operating under the influence and assault, according to Farmington court documents. He was accused of kicking a Jay police officer in the leg and spitting in his face and in the cruiser. Allen Buzzell, 23, was a sentenced to serve seven days […]

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Spots open for next Norlands live-in experience

LIVERMORE FALLS — The next 24-hour live-in experience at the Norlands is on August 24-25. It is open to the public. Sign up by Aug. 17. A minimum of 12 participants is required. Space is limited to a maximum of 16 participants. For more information or to register, call 897-4366 or email Norlands@norlands.org. This is […]