WILTON — The mother of a merchant mariner who died in the sinking of the cargo ship El Faro continues to keep her son’s legacy alive by helping others. Deb Roberts, 48, will compete as Mrs. Wilton International for the title of Mrs. Maine International 2018 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The public part of […]
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Broadcaster Bill Green to speak at UMF graduation
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington announced that award-winning broadcast journalist Bill Green will be this year’s commencement speaker and will receive an honorary degree. Senior Bryce Neal of New Gloucester will give the student address. The commencement ceremony is at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 12, when Green will receive an honorary degree […]
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Black ice leads to tractor-trailer accident
CHAIN OF PONDS TOWNSHIP — Two tractor-trailers were damaged when they slid off an icy road at Natanis Point early Monday morning. No injuries were reported to drivers Carl Pepin of Pepin Lumber in Coburn Gore and Francis Boulanger of Canada. Franklin County Sheriff Scott Nichols said freezing rain, high winds and black ice contributed […]
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Three candidates seek two RSU 73 seats
JAY — Three residents are running for two, three-year terms on the Regional School Unit 73 board. Polls in Jay, Livermore and Livermore Falls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, . Directors Michael Morrell, a science teacher, and Joel Pike, an energy manager, are being challenged by […]
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Franklin deputies save life of suicidal man in Chesterville
CHESTERVILLE — Four Franklin County deputies and a police dog saved the life of a suicidal man Friday, according to a news release from Sheriff Scott Nichols. Members of the man’s family found him near the Chesterville Fire Department station around 1 p.m. Friday using a phone app and reported to the Sheriff’s Office that […]
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Two to vie for Jay selectperson
JAY — Selectperson Keith Cornelio and former Selectperson Thomas Goding will vie for the second selectperson’s seat during balloting this month. Polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, at the Community Building. Both candidates responded to two questions. Q: With the final tax-settlement payment to Verso Corp. factored into the […]
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Jay voters to consider $6.18 million municipal budget
JAY — Residents will consider a $6.18 million municipal budget for 2018-19 at the polls Tuesday, April 24, at the Community Building. Voting hours are from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The budget is $55,972 more than this fiscal year, which ends June 30. The amount includes the final $1.33 million payment to Verso Corp. […]
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RSU 73 board schedules makeup for storm days
LIVERMORE FALLS — At their meeting Thursday, the RSU 73 Board of Directors voted to extend the school day by one hour on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from May 1-31 in order to make up three snow days. Five cancellation days had been built into the RSU 73 calendar. Due to stormy weather in the fall […]
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Officials told connectivity drives economic development
JAY — Officials from Farmington, Jay, Livermore Falls and Wilton were told Thursday that internet connectivity is necessary for economic development in greater Franklin County. Greater Franklin Development Corp. Executive Director Charlie Woodworth and consultant Brian Lippold met with selectmen and town managers to discuss the results of the Franklin County Broadband Initiative Planning Study. […]
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RSU 73 directors approve 2018-19 school calendar
LIVERMORE FALLS — The 2018-19 school calendar approved by Regional School Unit 73 directors Thursday night is similar to this year, including late-arrival Wednesdays to allow teachers professional development time. Several parents attended to express their concerns about a proposal to have 19 early release days during the school year for professional development for teachers, as opposed […]