KINGFIELD — The annual town meeting Saturday will include electing four officials and deciding on plans for reconstructing Route 27. The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. June 7 at Kingfield Elementary School. The warrant of 41 articles includes election of two selectmen and two RSU 58 board members, all for three-year terms. Selectmen John […]
June 2014
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SMHS guidance counselor Susanne Spalding to retire
JAY — Susanne Spalding has been working with high school or college-aged people for 37 years, the past 16 as guidance counselor for Spruce Mountain High School and the former Livermore Falls High School. When classes end later this month, she’ll be leaving her position, but not necessarily education. “I hope to do some kind […]
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Philip E. Thibodeau
Philip E. Thibodeau RUMFORD—A Mass of Christian Burial honoring the life of Philip E. Thibodeau was celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, May 30, at Parish of the Holy Savior. The Rev. Greg Dube was the celebrant, Bernard Poirier was the altar server and Mark Belanger was the organist. Music selections were “Be Not Afraid,” “Precious […]
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Maine reality TV stars making deals in reality too
LEWISTON — Halfway through a fried egg sandwich, fame and deals caught up again with Roland “Yummy” Raubeson. The reality TV star was having breakfast in a corner of Lewiston’s Forage Market, when a man in a tie appeared and held out his hand. “You’re Yummy, right?” said Scott Hardy, a medical supply rep from […]
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Maine insurers that sell Affordable Care Act plans seek rate increases in 2015
The two insurers selling plans to Maine consumers under the Affordable Care Act want to raise rates in 2015, but well below the double-digit average hikes cropping up in some other states. The proposed rates offer a tentative first look at how much insurers seek to charge during the second year of Healthcare.gov, a cornerstone […]
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Police ask for help to find lawn mower
FARMINGTON — Local police are asking for the public’s help to find a lawn mower that fell out of a truck on Temple Road. The Husqvarna push mower rolled out of the back of James McEntee’s truck about 11:15 a.m. Monday near Madore’s Market, Sgt. Edward Hastings IV said in a news release. McEntee said […]
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H.S. Roundup: Mustangs pull away from Raiders
MONMOUTH — Brandon Goff doubled and had four hits for the day while winning pitcher Kyle Fletcher came in the fifth and held down the fort as Monmouth (15-1) shook off Oak Hill with (13-3) in an 8-5 victory in MVC baseball action Monday. The score was tied 3-3 after four innings before the Mustangs […]
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Candidate’s information wrong
LIVERMORE FALLS — A photo of selectman candidate William “Bill” Demaray published on Page B1 of Tuesday’s Franklin edition had the wrong biographical information under it. It was an editing error. Name: William “Bill” Demaray Address: 36 Sewall St., Livermore Falls Age: 62 Occupation: Service manager at Bailey Brothers Ford
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Maine State Police honor top troopers in the state
VASSALBORO — Troopers from across Maine were among those honored Tuesday at the state police annual awards ceremony in Vassalboro. Earning the Charles Black Trooper of the Year honor was Jarod Stedman, who works out of Troop E in Bangor, according to Maine State Police Spokesman Stephen McCausland. Stedman was among 11 nominees for the […]
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Harvard Pilgrim to offer plan on Maine health care exchange
AUGUSTA — Three companies are expected to offer health care coverage on Maine’s federally-run exchange next year. The Maine Bureau of Insurance said on Tuesday that Harvard Pilgrim Health Care has filed to join nonprofit co-op Maine Community Health Options and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield on the state’s exchange under the federal health care […]