Livermore Falls debates cannabis licensing fees
Officials voted May 5 to temporarily apply existing medical cannabis fees to recreational marijuana businesses while discussing whether the fees should eventually be lowered.
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Concerns raised about communication dead spots, safety for emergency responders in Franklin County
The director of the county’s Emergency Management Agency has asked county commissioners to fund a study to help improve the system.
Attendance, behavior challenges at Livermore school not due to bullying, administrators say
Spruce Mountain Primary School administrators said family routines and outside barriers are to blame, and dispute claims that bullying is a widespread cause of students missing school.
Spruce Mountain Summer Rec registration open through May 28
A six-week program for children ages 5–13 will run June 22 through July 31 in Livermore Falls.
Farmington voters to decide on $4.2M Sandy River bridge plan
Residents will vote May 11 on borrowing up to $500,000 toward a $4.2 million multiuse bridge connecting the Whistle Stop Trail to downtown.
Jay seeks additional funds for trash pickup contract
The board has scheduled a town meeting May 11, saying a higher-cost replacement contract will require voter approval to maintain curbside service starting July 1.
Franklin County sends $13M budget to advisory panel
The proposed budget for 2027, which is nearly $1.5 million more than the current budget, moves forward for more approvals.
Jay voters can weigh in on police collaboration options in May, June
Residents will be asked to advise officials on four policing models as Jay and Wilton consider potential changes to local law enforcement.
Fresh fiddleheads sold roadside in Jay
Curtis Gerrish sold freshly picked fiddleheads May 2 in Jay, the same day as the Farmington festival.
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Livermore Falls board approves $129K excavator purchase
The Livermore Falls Select Board voted Tuesday to purchase a nearly $129,000 excavator after debating safety concerns, reserve spending and long-term equipment costs.
Areas near Sebago Lake, Turner seen as browntail moth hot spots in otherwise quiet year
Maine Forest Service officials say a fungus and a virus are combining to help drive down the browntail moth population in the state.
Janes Walks happening in area cities, towns May 2 | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: There are three nearby Jane’s Walks on Saturday, May 2. All Around Downtown/Uptown Auburn starts at 9 a.m. next to the First Universalist Church at 169 Pleasant St. at the corner of Spring and Elm streets and ends at the Auburn Public Library at 49 Spring St. We will be viewing historic…
Livermore Falls annual report dedicated to longtime library patron
The select board honored Patricia Allen’s long service to the town library as a trustee and board member.
School districts ask judge to dismiss Title IX trans policies lawsuit
6 districts are asking to dismiss the case, arguing the Maine Human Rights Commission erred when it sued them over transgender athlete and bathroom policies. A 7th filed a separate motion, arguing its policies aren’t exclusionary.
Mend Cannabis North draws crowds in Livermore Falls
The cannabis shop held a 4/20 celebration that drew large crowds who browsed vendors, tents and food while a live DJ performed under sunny skies and temperatures in the 60s.
Androscoggin County deputies flee fungus, move to new offices
The move from the basement to other offices in the Androscoggin County Building in Auburn will improve working conditions for staff.
Despite spiking fuel prices, drivers in western Maine still going to the pumps
‘You have to buy it no matter how much it costs,’ said one driver in Rangeley.
Rumford-based school district names next superintendent
Matt Gilbert will take over after Superintendent Deb Alden retires in June.
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