Sen. Susan Collins of Maine was 1 of only 2 Republicans who voted with Democrats to move forward on the bill.
September 2024
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, News, Oxford Hills, Schools & Education
Oxford Hills school construction committees diverge, advance individually
The options Oxford residents face for building a new elementary school do not feel like options to Maine’s geographically largest school district.
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Posted inMaine, News
Trial begins in dispute between longtime neighbors over Popham Beach access
In the first day in court, the Phippsburg residents argued over property lines and land ownership in a battle over who has access to the beach in front of their cottages.
Posted inMaine, News
Cumberland County resident tests positive for West Nile virus
Health officials believe the resident, who has not recently left the state, represents the first locally acquired case of the disease since 2020.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser
Livermore Falls animal-dog control ordinance on hold pending state review
The proposed ordinance would govern livestock in town, provide guidelines for animal welfare.
Posted inBusiness, Franklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser
Pearls in the Pines in Livermore Falls to introduce new collection, hold open house Sept. 22
The new collection, inspired by Gayle Murphy-Long, includes 16 pieces made with natural stones and six with organic materials.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
Chairman Bob Staples resigns from RSU 73 board of directors to form nonprofit
The non-profit will educate and provide resources for those required by law to report people who may be a harm to themselves or others because of brain disorders.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser
Livermore Falls Select Board approves $25.95 tax rate, up $1.70
The rate last year was $24.25 per $1,000 of assessed value.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
Changes to Coats for Kids program
In the past, Double Bubble Laundromat received clean, donated coats to distribute to kids in need. Now they will be accepting and cleaning the donations themselves.