Selectpersons and the Budget Committee recommend budget cuts for 2019-20.
Dee Menear
Staff Writer
Dee Menear is an award-winning journalist and photographer with over a decade of experience in community news. She is the editor and staff writer for The Rangeley Highlander. She has worked for the Franklin Journal, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Advertiser Democrat, Daily Bulldog and Original Irregular. Dee enjoys live local music, cooking, hunting, fishing and hiking.
RSU 73 requests state waiver for kindergarten classes
Five of seven classes have more students per teacher than the state allows.
Local man uncovers grandfather’s WWI keepsakes
Steve Etzel of Farmington discovered a suitcase packed with World War I memorabilia belonging to his grandfather, Leon Emery.
A sweet treat: Maine Maple Sunday on tap
The 36th annual Maine Maple Sunday will take place this weekend. While many sugarhouses celebrate on Sunday, March 24, several area maple producers will hold events all weekend long.
Farmington man uncovers grandfather’s WWI keepsakes
Steve Etzel of Farmington discovered a suitcase packed with World War I memorabilia belonging to his grandfather, Leon Emery.
Jared Golden addresses Farmington crowd on universal health care
The 2nd Congressional District representative held his first town hall meeting since being elected in November.
Jay board opposes legislation to add commissioners
Selectpersons voted 3-2 against the bill to add two more commissioners.
Farmington marijuana ordinance puts limits in downtown, historic district
The ordinance regulating marijuana businesses is scheduled to go before voters at the annual Town Meeting on March 25 and has been amended after public feedback last month.
Code enforcement officer to recommend changes to Livermore Falls ordinance
CEO Rob Overton plans to bring his recommendations to the Planning Board on March 20.
Livermore Falls voters to consider loan, cruisers and firetruck
A special town meeting March 19 seeks money for a firetruck, two cruisers and rebuilding equipment at the Wastewater Treatment Plant.