WILTON — Residents voted at Monday night’s annual town meeting to amend the town’s zoning ordinance to allow marijuana-related businesses and establishments within the town. Marijuana retail sales, indoor cultivation, manufacturing, processing and testing is now allowed in farm and forest, commercial and industrial zones, with Planning Board approval. Marijuana outdoor cultivation will be allowed […]
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Massachusetts man sentenced to four years for burning bulldozer in Franklin County
FARMINGTON — A Massachusetts man was sentenced Monday to four years in prison for starting a fire that destroyed a bulldozer in November 2017 while it was parked in Sandy River Plantation. Michael Mark Stanley, 23, of Gardner, Massachusetts, pleaded guilty in Franklin County Superior Court to a felony count of arson prior to sentencing. A […]
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State police looking for help to solve burglary at Strong store
STRONG — Maine State Police are investigating a burglary at the White Elephant Country Store on Main Street that occurred during overnight hours June 10, according to Trooper Reid Bond. He said forcible entry was made, which caused minor damage. The store owners are offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and […]
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New fundraiser to support A-T Children's Project being planned
LIVERMORE — A new fundraiser is being planned this summer to support the A-T Children’s Project. A barbecue, live auction and barn dance are planned to start at 4 p.m., Saturday, June 23, at Boothby’s Orchard and Farm Winery, 366 Boothby Road, Livermore. The new event replaces the Hope With Every Step 5K and Family […]
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RSU 9 hires new special education director, approves contract with support staff
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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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 […]