From the pages of the Livermore Falls Advertiser 

75 years ago:  

People residing along Main Street in Jay, in a talk with the Chisholm correspondent, have stated that it is time steps were taken to stop some of the “Barney Oldfields” (speedsters) who go through town at a 60-mile per hour clip. Up to now, the town has been fortunate that children playing along the street have not been killed or injured.

John Somers, Commander of Geo. Bunten Post No. 10, A.L., was elected chief de gare of Androscoggin Voiture, 40 and 8 at the annual meeting, Thursday night, held in Lewiston.

Don Taglienti was elected lampeste and was also elected delegate to the State convention at Houlton. Other delegates from this community to the State convention included Joseph L’Italien and Arlington Trethewey.

The Chisholm Mountaineers, a local Hill Billy band, are rehearsing in preparation for several important engagements this coming summer.

For sale – Two good lots on west shore of Round Pond, North Livermore, 125 X 165 feet. Good shore-age. Price $75 each. Inquire at the Advertiser Co.

50 years ago: 

The SAD No. 36 Building Committee has been studying the needs of the School District as it pertains to the possible need for additional classrooms. The projection of enrollments indicate that there is a need for rooms at the upper elementary class level or at the secondary level. Currently the committee is endeavoring to determine at which level construction would be most beneficial and economical.

During the past two months the committee has traveled to other towns to study various types of basic structure or physical plant arrangements in order to become better acquainted with current trends in physical structure or classroom arrangement. it has also carefully studied the physical condition of Livermore Falls High School.

The Building Committee wants to present recommendations that will not only meet current needs but which will allow for future needs concerning curriculum, building enrollments, and use of school properties in a most advantageous manner.

The Class Day Program of the Jay High graduating class will be held at the Gym on Monday evening, June 7, at 7:30.

The Commencement Exercises will be held on Tuesday evening, June 8, at 7:30 in the Gymnasium. Speakers chosen from the honor students of the Class of 1965 are Blaine Bryant and Pamela Bubier. The Class Motto, “Today’s Dream is Tomorrow’s Reality” is the theme of the program.

Rabies in foxes has recently been found in the North Jay area, according to a release from Augusta. The release urges dog and cat owners to immunize their animals against rabies as being one of the ways to prevent the spread of this dangerous infection among domestic animals and perhaps to human beings.

25 years ago: 

Livermore Falls’ only shoe manufacturing company just closed its doors, but negotiation are already underway to replace it with one that could have even more employees.

Closed is Maine Woods, manufacturer of ladies sports dress shoes, located at Part Street just past the Route 17 turnoff. The final 61 employees were laid off last Friday and only a skeleton crew remains to clean up.

Cole Haan Footwear of Yarmouth is negotiating to purchase the building.

What may well be one of the smallest graduating classes in recent years at Livermore Falls High School will soon throw their caps in the air.

69 students will graduate on June 3. They are the first class to have attended the then new Livermore Falls Middle School.

25 seniors responded to the Livermore Falls Advertiser’s question on what the senior class most wanted to be remembered for. The majority hoped it would be remembered for its sense of closeness to each other.

12-year old Joshua Brown of Jay hit not one but two home runs in a recent AYS baseball game which saw the Livermore Lions take on the North Jay Red Sox. His first homer came in the second inning. The second blast was in the fourth inning. The Livermore Lions were victorious with a final score of 15-4.

Officials from Fayette, Livermore and Livermore Falls met recently with S.A.D. #36 Board of Directors and Superintendent Dr. Jan Laux to discuss the proposed 1990/91 District Budget of $5,435,245.

The District had an enrollment of 1180 students, a professional staff of 100, and 50 additional employees. There are 6 buildings in the District and the District’s 12 buses travel 1200 miles daily at a cost of $1.87 per mile.

The District has approximately 40 new students this year, has the lowest drop-out rate in Androscoggin County, and has a new alternative education program underway.

A Public Information Meeting is scheduled May 30 at 7 p.m. at the Middle School when concerned citizens may review the Budget articles and have their questions answered.

Compiled by Pam Harnden