ITHACA, N.Y. — Amanda Martin, daughter of Jeanne and Dan Martin of Lewiston, has been named to the dean’s list with a 4.0 average for the spring semester at Cornell University. A 2009 graduate of Lewiston High School, Martin is majoring in theater and sociology. BOSTON — Brittany Martin, daughter of Jeanne and Dan Martin of Lewiston, […]
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Mary E. Pulkinen
AUBURN — Mary Ellen Austin Young Pulkinen, 89, a resident of Clover Manor Nursing Home in Auburn, formerly of Livermore, died Saturday, June 30, at her residence. She was born July 17, 1922, in Monmouth, the daughter of Harry and Myrtle (Loubey) Austin. She was a 1939 graduate of Leavitt Institute in Turner. On March […]
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Leunig, Eaton reappointed interim principals
JAY — Regional School Unit 73 directors voted unanimously Thursday in two separate votes to appoint Steve Leunig and Gilbert Eaton as interim principals of Spruce Mountain High School south and north campuses, respectively. The decision came after more than an hour in executive session to meet with each of them individually. It will be […]
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Book sale, art exhibit WAYNE — The Cary Memorial Library Summer Book Sale and Art Exhibit opens Saturday, June 30, at 8 a.m. and runs through July 7. The sale and exhibit will take place at a new location, 14 Old Winthrop Road, across the street from the library. Recently acquired by the library, this is […]
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School offices moved FARMINGTON – Due to the ongoing construction at Mt. Blue High School, the main and guidance offices will be at Mt. Blue Middle School, 269 Middle St., through July and the first two weeks of August. Office hours will be 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to […]
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Strawberry Festival at Norlands is June 30
LIVERMORE — A Strawberry Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 30, at the Washburn-Norlands Living History Center. This year’s theme, “Exploring Norlands History,” is a collaboration of numerous programs offered to inspire visitors to learn about 19th-century rural Maine life and Livermore’s celebrated Washburn family through hands-on experiences. All […]
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Livermore voters approve a $1.22 million budget
LIVERMORE — Administrative assistant Kurt Schaub said the 2012-13 budget of $1.06 million is $16,466 more than this year’s net budget. It is about $6,000 below the state’s LD-1 growth cap, he said recently. The budget includes department revenues and carry-forwards. Residents passed a $1.22 million budget at the annual town meeting June 13. dperry@sunjournal.com
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Crash in Livermore sends one to hospital
LIVERMORE — Alcohol and speed are believed to be factors in a crash on Route 4 that sent one man to the hospital Sunday evening. Trooper Tyler Stevenson of the Maine State Police said charges are pending against Isaac Bryant, 24, of Jay, who was taken to Franklin Memorial Hospital with minor injuries following the […]
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RSU 73 board votes to keep both high schools open
JAY — RSU 73 directors voted 7-4 Thursday to keep both high schools open for the 2012-13 school year and to propose a modified addition project to be voted on in November. The vote was opposed by Directors Darcie Comstock, Dan DiPompo, Mike Morrell and Vicki McLeod, all of Jay. It was the second vote […]
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Livermore and Appleton try to loosen reins on food producers
PORTLAND — Towns in several states are adopting local ordinances that exempt farmers from state and federal regulations if they sell their products directly to consumers, despite warnings that the ordinances are invalid. Residents in Livermore and Appleton, Maine, approved so-called local food and community self-governance ordinances at town meetings this month, joining six other […]