TOPSHAM – Janet Miles of Livermore was awarded the Sandra C. Labaree Volunteer Values Award by the American Cancer Society’s New England Division. The volunteer-based organization each year accepts nominations for the award, named in honor of the late Sandra C. Labaree, a longtime American Cancer Society volunteer from Damariscotta and a founding member of the […]
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Proposed RSU 73 budget of $18.73 million goes to school board
LIVERMORE FALLS — RSU 73 administrators proposed an additional $79,938 in cuts Wednesday to bring the proposed budget to $18.73 million. The board will consider the new spending package at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 28, at the Cedar Street Boardroom in Livermore Falls. Voters in all three towns rejected an $18.8 million budget by a […]
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Well done
SMITHFIELD, R.I. — Bryant University held its 149th Commencement on May 19. Among the graduates are the following local residents: Matthew Madeira of Rangeley, Bachelor of Science in business administration in finance, magna cum laude Peter Mariner of Auburn, Bachelor of Science in international business in computer science. BURLINGTON, Vt. — The following area residents […]
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Franklin County arrest log
FARMINGTON — The following arrests were recently logged at Franklin County Detention Center: * Jesse J. Hiscock, 30, Livermore Falls, domestic assault and violation condition of release, June 11, no bail listed, Farmington Police Department. * Joel Flanagin, 30, Anson, warrants for failure to appear and unpaid fines and fees, June 11, no bail listed, […]
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RSU 73 directors to consider proposed budget reductions
JAY — RSU 73 directors will consider proposed reductions to the $18.8 million budget voters in all three towns rejected June 12. Directors set up a budget workshop at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 20, at the cafeteria of the Spruce Mountain Middle School in Jay, Superintendent Robert Wall said Monday. “We have identified some areas […]
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Glenda M. Richards
LIVERMORE — Glenda M. Richards, 77, of Livermore, died unexpectedly, Tuesday, June 12, at her beloved home in Livermore. She was born May 31, 1935, in Farmington, daughter of Howard F. and Ruth Mae (Gilman) Ledger. She attended local schools, graduating from Wilton Academy. On May 30, 1955, she married Gilbert N. “Gibby” Richards at […]
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Treat Memorial Library to kick off summer reading
LIVERMORE FALLS — Since this is an election year, the 2012 Summer Reading Program is “Vote for Books!” Participants will be involved in choosing candidates (award-winning books), campaigning for their favorite and electing a winner. This year there is a separate session for teens entering seventh grade and up in the fall. Registration of “voters” […]
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Three new officers elected in Livermore
LIVERMORE — Voters chose two new selectpersons and a new treasurer Tuesday. Megan Dion was chosen with 202 votes for a three-year term on the Board of Selectpersons. Challengers Rodney Newman received 145 votes and Selectperson Grace Jacques received 101. Voters elected Peter Castonguay to a two-year position as selectperson with 171 votes. His challengers […]
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RSU 73 budget vote failing with two of three towns reporting
LIVERMORE FALLS — With Jay and Livermore reporting results on RSU 73 proposed $18.8 million budget late Tuesday, the budget was failing 524-594. Livermore voters rejected the proposal by a 196-253 vote. Jay residents also rejected the proposal in a vote of 328-341. Livermore Falls had not reported results as of 11 p.m. The proposed […]