REGION —The Maine Farmer Resource Network, University of Maine Cooperative Extension and Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) will offer a spring webinar series for commercial farmers called “Managing Farm Risk”. These webinars will take place Fridays, 10 – 11 a.m. starting April 26 and running through May 31. The full agenda is […]
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Jay voters elect Bryan Riley, Dawn Strout to RSU 73 board
Residents approved a $6.1 million municipal spending plan for 2024-25 that begins July 1.
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Andover candidates have filed election paperwork
ANDOVER — Kevin Scott has submitted nomination papers to run for the selectboard seat being vacated by Brian Mills. The three-year seat will be decided at a June 19 election. While one selectboard seat is available now, another will need to be filled in November. Selectboard member Joe Luce will resign from the selectboard on […]
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
Envirothon teams work on real world environmental issues
As part of the international program teams of high school students research then develop and present an oral presentation on how to address an environmental issue currently being faced.
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New law to add rules, fees for some solar energy production
The law is an effort to preserve Maine’s prime agricultural land and wildlife habitats.
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Envirothon team finds unique solution regarding solar
The new type of solar panels actually helps plants grow.
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Certificates of Appreciation presented to those assisting at recent Rumford head-on collision
RUMFORD — Police Chief Tony Milligan recognized people assisting at a recent head-on collision during Thursday’s Select Board meeting. Milligan read his account of the incident leading to this recognition: “On the late afternoon of March 9, 2024, two vehicles collided head-on at high speed on U.S. Route 2 in Rumford. “Nearby Sunday River Ski […]
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Jay library hosted Harry Potter party during April vacation
The Jay-Niles Memorial Library invited members of the community to search for the Sorcerer’s Stone at the Harry Potter-themed party on the second floor of the library.
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Two Wilton women seeking RSU 9 board of directors seat
Gwendolyn Doak will be seeking reelection for her seat on the Regional School Unit 9 board of directors, with Wilton resident Louise Hiltz making her second attempt for a seat on the board.