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Published
September 16, 2023

Photos: National POW/MIA Recognition Day observed in Jay

The local observance was held in two parts this year due to Hurricane Lee with wreaths placed at the POW/MIA monument next to Riley Road in Jay, with the remainder of the program held at VFW Post 3335, 64 Jewell St. in Jay.
Published
September 14, 2023

RSU 73 director urges drivers to slow down, pay attention to flashing bus lights

If bus drivers aren't supported, the entire district is being put at risk, Director Phoebe Pike said.
Published
September 14, 2023

Franklin County approves $65,497 for educational scholarships to unorganized territory residents

The money will come from the county's tax-increment financing agreement funds.
Published
September 14, 2023

Bullet found in Mt. Blue High School bathroom no threat to students, staff

A student found a bullet in a bathroom before the start of school Thursday and reported it to the school's resource officer.
Published
September 14, 2023

Biden responds to Livermore Falls student’s letter about climate change

"Always remember — when you make your voice heard, adults listen," the president wrote to Cooper Stevenson, now 9.

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Published
September 14, 2023

Trooper fatally shoots armed Rumford man accused of killing his brother

State police went to Rangeley Plantation to arrest Shay McKenna, who missed his arraignment on a manslaughter charge stemming from his brother's shooting death.
Published
September 13, 2023

Jay officials inspect scope of road damage from June 29 storm

Estimated damage to Jay's roads and sewer lines from heavy rain, flooding and putting temporary access in is $7.9 million.
Published
September 13, 2023

Livermore approves contract for waste disposal services

Two contract options were given for waste removal, with the 3-year one costing $3 more per year to start.
Published
September 13, 2023

Farmington approves buying narcotics tester

Selectmen Tuesday, Sept. 12, approved funds to purchase a portable narcotics screening device and a Federal Emergency Management Agency grant for Fire Rescue to replace self contained breathing apparatus equipment.
Published
September 12, 2023

Livermore Falls board raises tax rate by $1.25

Selectmen used $400,000 from the town's undesignated fund to offset a higher rate increase.