The annual River Cleanup event was followed this year by an EcoFest Beer Garden to celebrate.
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Photos: New and returning students tour Spruce Mountain Middle School
Students show their family around Spruce Mountain Middle School during the open house on Tuesday, Aug. 27.
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Children craft handprint apple trees at Fayette library
Children at the Underwood Memorial Library in Fayette enjoyed a reading of Johnny Appleseed followed by a handprint apple tree craft, with a STEM Kids Night scheduled for Sept. 18.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser
Livermore Board allocates reserve funds to limit tax hike, addresses road repair concerns
The Livermore Select Board approved using $150,000 from reserve funds to minimize a tax increase while addressing resident concerns over long-standing road repair issues, including Round Pond and River roads.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser
Chesterville resolves tax commitment issues, prepares to send 2024 bills
The Chesterville Select Board decided to move forward with sending out 2024 tax bills following a discussion on discrepancies in the tax commitment process, with adjustments made to meet state requirements.
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Oxford Hills school board advances 3rd budget to voters
The $50.43 million proposal represents a total reduction of $1.18 from the original request.
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Norway board recommends 21% property tax increase
If assessor John O’Donnel agrees, the rate would increase $3.08 per $1,000 of assessed property value.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Phillips-area schools in northern Franklin County go into lockdown; no evidence of threat found
Rumors of a threat circulated on Snapchat. The lockdown at four MSAD 58 schools lasted less than an hour, Franklin County Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. said.
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Farmington Fair opens Sunday; more 4-H’ers bringing livestock for auction
The number of youth participating has almost tripled this year.
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Jay approves temporary bridge closure for POW/MIA memorial ceremony Sept. 20
The Select Board set a special town meeting for Sept. 23 on $63,000 for police department.