LIVERMORE — Selectpersons on Monday evening set the tax rate at $16 per $1,000 valuation, a 40-cent drop from last year. Administrative Assistant Amy Byron said she and town assessor Paul Binette reviewed the numbers. She said a rate of $15.80 per $1,000 valuation would result in an overlay of $99,029; $15.90 would make the […]
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Wilton woman told state investigator she started fire at Farmington house
FARMINGTON — A Wilton woman told a state fire investigator that she set trash on fire on a bed at her boyfriend’s house at 732 Industry Road on Aug. 6, according to an affidavit filed with a court. Angie E. Clark, 38, and her boyfriend, Robert Nadeau, 47, of Farmington had an argument before he left […]
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Man vs. weeds in Farmington
Michael Dills of Livermore Falls weed whacks at his boss’ residence on Whittier Road in Farmington on Monday. (Donna M. Perry/Sun Journal) Michael Dills of Livermore Falls weed whacks at his boss’ residence on Whittier Road in Farmington on Monday. (Donna M. Perry/Sun Journal) Michael Dills of Livermore Falls starts a weed whacker Monday to […]
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This week's agenda
Monday Casco: Open Space Commission, 6:30 p.m., Casco Community Center Casco: Planning Board, 7 p.m., Casco Community Center Jay: Solid Waste Committee, 5:30 p.m., Town Office Peru: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Tuesday Buckfield: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Municipal Center Farmington: Franklin County Commission, 9 a.m., county building Farmington: SAD 9 board of directors, 7 p.m., […]
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Phillips Old Home Days
Miley White, 5, of Winslow waits patiently as she gets the final touches on her face painting at the Wonderland Adventure Garden Friday afternoon. Wonderland has become a perennial destination during Phillips Old Home Days festivities for hundreds of children. (Valerie Tucker photo) Little rock ‘n’ rollers celebrate depict the theme Rock ‘N’ Roll Is Here […]
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Vandals strike downtown Farmington, UMF campus
FARMINGTON — Police are investigating vandalism that left flower pots, planters and trash cans tipped over on Main Street and Broadway, along with damage at the nearby campus of University of Maine at Farmington. Owner Susun Terese crouched beside one of her planters outside her business Minikins on Broadway on Friday morning. It was obvious […]
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Wilton woman arrested in Farmington fire
FARMINGTON — A Wilton woman was arrested Friday for allegedly setting fire to an Industry Road home earlier this month after a fight with her boyfriend, according to the state Fire Marshal’s Office. Angie Clark, 38, was arrested on charges of arson and aggravated criminal mischief, according to Steve McCausland, spokesman for the Maine Department of […]
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RSU 58 board ready to welcome students
STRONG — With less than two weeks before the start of school, Regional School Unit 58 Superintendent Susan Pratt told directors Thursday said there are some vacant positions. Classes begin Wednesday, Aug. 29. “We still have some ed tech positions that are not filled,” Pratt said. There are applicants and the screening and interviewing process […]
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Franklin County group mum on request to CMP for benefits
A group of elected officials in Franklin County has asked Central Maine Power Co. for benefits as compensation for a proposed Canada-to-Massachusetts power line project that will cut through the county, but are not saying what exactly they have asked for. “I don’t negotiate in the press,” Sen. Tom Saviello, R-Wilton said when asked for […]
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Jay tax rate expected to decline
JAY — After several years of rising tax rates, a decrease is expected this year, Town Manager Shiloh LaFreniere said Wednesday. Selectpersons will set the 2018-19 rate at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Aug.21, at the Town Office. The board set the date at Monday’s meeting. The tax rate is $22.50. “I anticipate a reduction in the […]