About 50 firefighters from several departments responded to help extinguish the fire that was reported just before 8 p.m. Wednesday.
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Livermore solar project proposal draws opposing views from large crowd
The Planning Board is drafting an ordinance to govern solar power developments.
Changes to Farmington tax payment schedule, fiscal year to be discussed Feb. 11
Farmington selectmen on Tuesday tabled changing tax payment schedule and moving to a fiscal year until the Feb. 11 meeting so that both sides could be presented at once.
Phillips voters to consider selling three properties, using proceeds to improve town garage, fire station
After the meeting, The Nature Conservancy will hold a listening session on the effects of flooding on the town.
Livermore Falls to sell several town owned properties
Selectmen on Tuesday evening, Jan. 21, voted to sell sewer foreclosed properties and three others the town has owned for years.
Jay allows $21,926 for summer recreation program
The voters will decide the issue at the annual town meeting April 29.
Hollandstrong to hold last ice fishing derby Saturday, Feb. 1
The derby honors the memory of Michael Holland who was one of 33 crew members aboard the SS El Faro when it sank near Crooked Island, Bahamas, on Oct. 1, 2015, during Hurricane Joaquin.
Maine is a proving ground for commercial chaga farming
With 9,000 acres of forest seeded with chaga mushroom spores, the first harvest of an expected 350,000 pounds is three-and-a-half years away.
Spruce Mountain, Leavitt basketball teams raise over $9K for children impacted by suicide
More than $7,000 was raised during games Monday night with additional donations coming in this week, bringing the total to more than $9,000.
Jay discusses proposed $6.7M town budget for 2025-26
One of the options for the Fire Rescue Department is to add one per diem part-time coverage for weekends from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.