At the recent Kingfield Select Board meeting, discussions centered on property valuations, community aesthetics and school budget challenges.
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.
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Livermore Select Board tackles resident concerns on road maintenance
The Select Board emphasized equitable distribution of resources amidst limited budgets and aging infrastructure challenges.
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Kingfield Select Board discusses property values, planters being painted
At the recent Kingfield Select Board meeting, discussions centered on property valuations, community aesthetics, and school budget challenges, with Maine School Administrative 58 director Mary Nodine suggesting tax adjustments for fairness.
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Jay/Livermore Falls Memorial Day parade 2024 honors veterans despite rainy weather
Despite rainy weather, the Memorial Day Parade in Jay and Livermore Falls on May 27 honored veterans with a community turnout featuring 102-year-old Navy veteran Ham Allen as grand marshal, a high school band performance, and various ceremonies.
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Livermore Select Board hears petition from residents protesting meeting notice error
Residents of Livermore voiced their frustrations at a Select Board meeting over a scheduling error for the town meeting, prompting calls for better notification methods.
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Kingfield voters OK $2 million budget at annual town meeting
Kingfield residents approved a $2,088,761 municipal budget and elected several officials during the annual town meeting, which featured extensive community participation and debate on various budget items.
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Author Peter Brown visits Kingfield Elementary School
Children’s author Peter Brown shares his Maine-inspired artwork and storytelling techniques, captivating Kingfield Elementary students.
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Phillips Farmers Market opening day
The Phillips Farmers Market opened May 25 at its new location, the Phillips Area Community Center featuring a wide variety of local products and unique artisan goods.
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Kingfield officials stress better communication needed with Village Enhancement Committee
While the committee’s authority remains advisory, its role is to guide the expenditure of TIF funds earmarked for village enhancements.
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Volunteers of the Week: Friends of Jay-Niles Memorial Library enrich lives through volunteerism
The Friends of Jay-Niles Memorial Library, a dedicated volunteer group collaborate to enhance community engagement, enriching lives through their diverse array of initiatives and contributions.