Town Manager Alicia Conn said some towns are creating a penny donation policy.
Community
West Paris seeks funds to replace drinking water tank
The cost for a new reservoir system is estimated to be $2.64 million. The project must be completed before Dec. 31, 2027.
Wilton-Jay police committee sets new dates for presentations
The Wilton-Jay Police Collaboration Committee canceled a combined meeting and will instead meet with the select boards separately.
Jay, Livermore, Livermore Falls prepare to fight natural hazards
Residents from the tri-town area met Jan. 8 with Androscoggin Valley Council of Governments to review vulnerability data and prioritize actions to reduce risks.
Farmington to research replacement of tower truck
The Farmington Select Board authorized the fire chief to look into replacement and financing options for the aging Tower 3 fire apparatus.
Jay woman’s 20 years of homeschooling built around family
Lisa Berry reflects on more than 2 decades of homeschooling in Maine, emphasizing family relationships, flexibility and long-term growth over rigid curriculum.
Wilton farmer stays in his van in Waterville while working as a chef | Column
Loto Lakewood proved to be a philosophical sort, conversing easily on everything from the value of homesteading to the joy of living with kittens, Amy Calder writes.
Historic Rangeley exhibit showcases western Maine’s earliest human history
Historic Rangeley is highlighting the Vail Site exhibit, which documents the earliest known human presence in western Maine nearly 13,000 years ago through rare archaeological artifacts.
Need a little off the top? Try these hair care spots around Jay, Livermore Falls.
A quick reference for local salons and barber shops in Jay, Livermore Falls communities.
In Hanover, thrift runs so deep the town clerk digs graves at the cemetery
Despite the town’s effort to keep taxes low, these Oxford County residents still have the state’s highest tax burden relative to income.