Challenger Larry Pinkham defeated Board of Selectmen Chairman David Vincent 27-14.
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Livermore Falls man accused of assaulting young child
A family member reported the assault on April 29.
PHOTO: Auburn Community Band opens season
Auburn Community Band performs first concert of the season at Festival Plaza in Auburn.
A special delivery in Farmington
Franklin County dispatcher Levi Gould and Farmington police officer Jacob Richards helped deliver a baby on June 12 in Farmington.
Livermore Falls reduces failed budget article, sets town meeting
LIVERMORE FALLS — Selectmen voted Tuesday to reduce a proposed administration budget by $2,210 and send it back to voters who rejected the spending request at town meeting June 11. The reduction came from the Trio Software line, which was estimated at $15,210 prior to a recent bill received for $12,937, Town Manager Stephen Gould […]
Phillips voters to set budget at June 20 meeting
PHILLIPS — Voters will set the annual town budget and elect municipal officials Thursday. The evening meeting is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. at the Phillips Area Community Center. “Aside from school and county tax, the town warrant suggests raising $1.3 million,” Town Manager Maureen Haley said. The 39 warrant articles include the nomination and […]
RSU 9 directors review financial audit
The audit of 2017-18 financial records revealed no knowledge of fraud, noncompliance or violations, but several recommendations were made to address deficiencies and concerns.
Kingfield cidery awarded development grant
KINGFIELD — A small-but-growing local business has received a substantial economic development grant. At their Monday night meeting, selectmen learned a Community Development Block Grant of up to $45,000 has been awarded to the Orchard Girls Cidery. Two other Kingfield companies — Country Mutt and Scent-Sations — also applied for grant funding. Each year, the […]
Man arrested after electrical fire shorts out hot tub in Wilton
Fire Rescue Chief Sonny Dunham and police Sgt. Chad Abbott broke out a window to get two people out.
Wilton man allegedly hits daughter, pins her against wall
Walter Nichols, 61, was arrested on a felony charge of aggravated assault.