The Livermore Select Board approved a vote for a special town meeting to purchase a new-used forestry truck, discussed road maintenance plans, and addressed other municipal matters during their Aug. 13 meeting.
Rebecca Richard
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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 33 years and mom of eight children. Rebecca was born in Florida, but has been in Maine for over 15 years, and in New England since her teen years.
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Treat Memorial Library wraps up summer reading program with creative craft contest
Treat Memorial Library in Livermore Falls concluded its summer reading program Aug. 15 with a creative craft contest, prize raffles, and recognition for participants who logged 720 hours of reading collectively.
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Chesterville Family Fun Day holds baseball-themed celebration
Chesterville Family Fun Day on Saturday featured a baseball theme with a parade, live music and activities for all ages.
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65th annual Phillips Old Home Days parade draws big crowd
This year’s parade theme at the annual Phillips Old Home Days was ‘tell me you are from Maine without tellin’ me you are from Maine.’
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RSU 9 board discusses staffing challenges, facility repairs, and special education updates at Aug. 13 meeting
The RSU 9 board of directors meeting Aug. 13 covered staffing challenges, significant facility repairs, and updates on special education programs, including new hires and program expansions.
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Phillips Historical Society Museum preserves centuries of local history and personal stories
The Phillips Historical Society Museum in Phillips features unique artifacts such as a Mayflower tea set, military memorabilia and Portland Glass, while participating in community events.
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Kingfield Select Board discusses gate relocation at Shiloh Pond
The Kingfield Select Board discussed moving the gate at Shiloh Pond to improve access while balancing conservation and accessibility concerns.
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Farmington Public Library hosts park ranger Jamie Cantin
Park ranger Jami Cantin visited the Farmington Public Library to share how to make plaster casting of animal tracks. She also shared how she got her job at Mount Blue State Park.
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Farmington-based school board advised of staffing challenges, facility repairs
Regional School Unit 9 directors advised of replacement of Mt. Blue Campus gym floor.
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Kingfield Select Board considers relocating gate at remote Shiloh Pond
The Shiloh Pond Committee is charged with balancing conservation and accessibility concerns.