FARMINGTON — The Regional School Unit 9 board voted unanimously last Wednesday to hire John Jones of Falmouth as special education director, according to Superintendent Tom Ward. Jones will succeed Christine Gatto-Shea, who is leaving in July to return to being a children’s psychologist. There were several applications, three of whom were interviewed, Ward said […]
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News and information about Franklin County from the Sun Journal.
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This week's agenda
Monday Casco: Open Space Commission, 6:30 p.m., Casco Community Center Jay: Solid Waste Committee, 6 p.m., Town Office Peru: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Tuesday Buckfield: Public hearing on noise complaint against Buck-It Grill & Pub, 6 p.m., Municipal Center. Selectmen’s meeting to follow. Casco: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Casco Community Center Farmington: Franklin County Commission, […]
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4-H Fair is for learning
Melissa Kinsey of Chesterville holds a rabbit to show off its “half-and-half” face at the Franklin County 4-H Fair at the Farmington Fairgrounds on Saturday. The rabbit is a cross between a Harlequin and a rex. (Pam Harnden/Livermore Falls Advertiser) Jason Sider of the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife talks about freshwater fish […]
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Food, fun at Wilton Farmers Market
Judy Schmitt of Wilton buys lettuce from Andrew Willihan of Griffon Paint Acres at the new Wilton Farmers Market on Saturday. The market is held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays at the former tannery. (Pam Harnden/Livermore Falls Advertiser) Morgan McKay of New Sharon plays hopscotch while Teagen Harvell of Wilton looks on […]
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Franklin County commissioner retains seat
Bob Carlton, a Republican candidate for Franklin County commissioner in District 3, has conceded the primary race to incumbent Commissioner Clyde Barker. Final results of the race were not available Thursday from the county clerk’s office, Franklin County Finance Manager Vickie Braley said. However, Carlton said in a phone interview that he had conceded the race. Lois […]
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After 34 years, trekker still gets butterflies
NEWRY — Scott Cowger of Hallowell participated in the first Trek Across Maine bike ride in 1984 because he wanted to get into better shape and needed a goal “to pay in for.” Since then he’s become heavily involved with the American Lung Association and its mission for clean air: advocating for the cause as […]
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While fire destroys Chesterville home, family dog delivers puppies
CHESTERVILLE — Fire of undetermined origin destroyed a house at 197 Sanborn Hill Road on Thursday night, leaving the owner homeless. Gary Welch was not home when the fire was discovered, his cousin Matt Welch, a town selectman, said Friday. Matt said while he was at a selectmen meeting he received a call from Gary’s son, […]
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RSU 73 board OKs high school hockey program
LIVERMORE FALLS — The Regional School Unit 73 board of directors approved a hockey program for Spruce Mountain High School on Thursday evening. Directors also hired four teachers and accepted three resignations, including that of Superintendent Kenneth Healey, effective June 30. The Spruce Mountain hockey players will join others from Madison Area Memorial High School, […]
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Franklin County Budget Committee rejects extra $10K
FARMINGTON — The county Budget Committee has overridden the County Commission’s decision to add $10,000 to the budget for communications. The Budget Committee on Monday voted 8-0 to approve a $6.56 million budget, which represents a 5 percent increase from the current $6.21 million budget, according to Vickie Braley, Franklin County finance manager. The committee originally […]
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Officer: Livermore barking dog complaints unsubstantiated
LIVERMORE — Selectpersons were told Monday night that complaints of barking beagles at a kennel on Hathaway Hill Road are unsubstantiated. Animal Control Officer Richard Burton said he has received numerous complaints about the beagles baying at Tom Wilson’s licensed kennel, Baldwin Hill Beagles at 350 Hathaway Hill Road. Burton said he visited and called […]