Selectman Michael Carlson urges Fayette residents to rely on facts and await the results of an engineering study before the Nov. 5 vote on whether to sell Starling Hall, emphasizing the importance of preserving the building without taxpayer funding.
Rebecca Richard
Staff Writer
Rebecca Richard is a reporter for the Franklin Journal. She graduated from the University of Maine after studying literature and writing. She is a small business owner, wife of 32 years and mom of eight children. Rebecca was born in Florida, but has been in Maine for over 10 years, and in New England since her teen years.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
Jay-Niles Memorial Library hosts ‘crafternoon’ event
The Jay-Niles Memorial Library hosted a free “crafternoon” event led by librarian Alexis Burbank, where participants created autumn wreaths or flower crowns while enjoying refreshments and music.
advertisement
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser
Livermore addresses beach sign vandalism
The Livermore Select Board is addressing the defacement of a beach sign that removed the rule prohibiting dogs, with plans to repair and discuss the issue at a future Select Board meeting.
Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
RSU 9 board highlights progress, welcomes student representatives
The RSU 9 board of directors introduced new student representatives, discussed district updates, and highlighted upcoming legislative sessions on school violence during their Sept. 10 meeting.
Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
Photos: Mainely T Club tours Phillips with vintage Model Ts
The Mainely T club, with about 30 Model Ts, toured Phillips Sept. 5, visiting the Sandy River Railroad and Phillips Historical Society museum.
Posted inBusiness, The Franklin Journal
Kingfield Select Board moves forward with coffee shop proposal
The Kingfield Select Board is considering Whitney Rhodes’ proposal to open a coffee shop, but concerns over the town’s wastewater system have delayed approval pending further engineering assessments.
Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
Kingfield board sets 2024-25 tax rate at $19.25
The Kingfield Board of Selectmen set the 2024-25 tax rate at 19.25 mills, primarily driven by increased school district costs, while utilizing $300,000 from surplus funds to mitigate the impact on taxpayers.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser
Chesterville resolves tax commitment issues, prepares to send 2024 bills
The Chesterville Select Board decided to move forward with sending out 2024 tax bills following a discussion on discrepancies in the tax commitment process, with adjustments made to meet state requirements.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser
Livermore Board allocates reserve funds to limit tax hike, addresses road repair concerns
The Livermore Select Board approved using $150,000 from reserve funds to minimize a tax increase while addressing resident concerns over long-standing road repair issues, including Round Pond and River roads.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser, Maine
Children craft handprint apple trees at Fayette library
Children at the Underwood Memorial Library in Fayette enjoyed a reading of Johnny Appleseed followed by a handprint apple tree craft, with a STEM Kids Night scheduled for Sept. 18.