Fifth-grader Ben Waite swings during recess Wednesday at Cascade Brook School in Farmington. (Donna M. Perry/Sun Journal) Fifth-grader Ben Waite swings during recess Wednesday at Cascade Brook School in Farmington. (Donna M. Perry/Sun Journal)
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No one injured after tractor-trailer rear ends Honda Civic in Farmington
FARMINGTON — A Bridgton man was summonsed for following too closely and operating 2,500 pounds overweight when the tractor-trailer he was driving Wednesday afternoon rear-ended another vehicle, Farmington officer Jesse Clement said. Isaac Ferrari, 20, of Windham was headed north on Wilton Road in a 2003 Honda Civic. He was stopping for a red light […]
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Woman runs over 87-year-old mom picking apples in Livermore orchard
LIVERMORE — An 87-year-old Mexico woman was injured Monday afternoon when her daughter accidentally ran over her with a car in an apple orchard, according to Lt. Walter Grzyb of the Maine State Police. Vivian Buotte was picking apples at the Berry Fruit Farm, off Crash Road, when her daughter, Nina Langervan, 53, of Dixfield […]
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Road paving to continue in Strong
STRONG — The plan to pave 1.1 miles of the Pond Road is another step closer to completion. At their meeting Tuesday, selectmen signed the Franklin Savings Bank loan documents to finance the work. The loan for $145,288 and a one-time fee of $250 for processing is payable over three years at 5 percent interest. […]
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RSU 9 committee reports favorable budget health
FARMINGTON — Regional School Unit 9 Director Irving Faunce of Wilton presented a Personnel and Finance Committee update to the board Tuesday night. “We’ve started an education process with Business Manager Kris Pottle to understand monthly financial statements and the components we need to track,” Faunce, the committee chairman, said. During the Sept. 25 meeting, Faunce […]
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Jay signs engineering contract for North Jay sewer conversion
JAY — Selectpersons voted Monday to sign a contract for up to $298,100 for work on the conversion of the North Jay sewer system. The vote was contingent on some legal wording being changed in the contract to with Wright-Pierce engineering firm. The changes were recommended by the Maine Municipal Association. The money is part of […]
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Diesel fuel leaks into Livermore Falls store
LIVERMORE FALLS — Firefighters spent several hours Monday cleaning up diesel fuel from a reserve tank that burst while a tractor-trailer was delivering groceries to Food City. Some of the 45 gallons of fuel leaked into the store, Livermore Falls Fire Department Lt. Nixon Ortiz said. About seven firefighters from Livermore Falls and Jay helped […]
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Haunted Trail a fright in Livermore
LIVERMORE — There are lots of spooky features, including zombies and werewolves, to be seen along a haunted trail being built as a fundraiser for the Spruce Mountain High School Class of 2020. Merry St. Pierre and a couple of family members of the Class of 2020 worked Monday on preparing the Haunted Trail of […]
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Jay library to celebrate 100 years with open house
JAY — The Jay-Niles Memorial Library will celebrate its centennial year Saturday with an open house, a book sale and the grand opening of a craft area for children and teens. The event is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a special cake served at 11:30 a.m. The five sons of Mehitable and Varanas […]
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Livermore Falls town clerk to add treasurer to duties
LIVERMORE FALLS — Amanda Allen has been hired as treasurer/town clerk, Town Manager Stephen Gould said Friday. Allen, of Livermore Falls, who has been with the town for 17 years, has held many positions. Prior to the recent appointment she was town clerk, sewer clerk and General Assistance administrator. Part-time Treasurer Barbara Robinson resigned in […]