Joseph Luchsinger, a seventh-grade student from South Berwick, won the Maine Geography Bee on Friday at the University of Maine at Farmington. The bee is sponsored by National Geographic. Luchsinger is presented with an early admission letter to UMF by President Kathryn Foster based on his finishing high school and meeting UMF admission standards, she […]
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Dixfield residents face charges from speeding stop in Jay
JAY — Police said two Dixfield residents face charges after one, who was speeding on East Dixfield Road, failed to stop for an officer and the other tried to claim she was driving. When Jay officer Dylan Ryder attempted to stop a speeding vehicle driven by Edward Barbioni, 34, about 8:30 p.m. Thursday, the driver […]
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Raises included in Livermore budget
LIVERMORE — Selectpersons and the Budget Committee voted Wednesday night to recommend $131,941 for administration for 2017-18, providing a $2,844 raise for Deputy Clerk Jean Tardif. Administrative Assistant/Treasurer Amy Byron had proposed spending $136,580 to provide a buffer should the federal Department of Labor make a determination on salary thresholds and overtime. Some money was […]
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RSU 58 budget proposal up slightly
SALEM TOWNSHIP — Regional School Unit 58 board members approved a $9.37 million budget for 2017-18 Thursday night. The budget was $9.19 million last year. Superintendent Susan Pratt said she had not heard how much the district will get from the state for the coming fiscal year. Next year’s combined local share for Avon, Kingfield, […]
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Wilton sets hearing on facade grant application
WILTON — The Board of Selectpersons will hold a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 4, at the Town Office on an application for a $150,000 grant to help businesses improve storefronts. The town has been approved to apply under a Community Development Block Grant Micro Enterprise Assistance Grant Program, said Darryl Sterling, community […]
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Livermore Falls: Residents, selectmen debate police costs
Androscoggin County Sheriff Eric Samson and Chief Deputy William Gagne, right, speak at a Livermore Falls selectmen meeting Tuesday. LIVERMORE FALLS — Androscoggin County Sheriff Eric Samson on Tuesday presented selectmen with what it would cost the town to contract county police service. The cost of 24-hour coverage seven days per week from the Sheriff’s Office would […]
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Mt. Blue fiddle teacher to coach at Yarmouth music festival
Rachel Spear, 14, of Farmington, left, and Steve Muise, orchestra, violin and fiddle teacher in RSU 9 in the Farmington area, will take part in the three-day Maine Acoustic Festival in Yarmouth, which begins Friday, March 31. FARMINGTON — Steve Muise, a professional fiddler and orchestra teacher, comes from a long line of musicians. “I […]
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Livermore Falls chairwoman resigns
LIVERMORE FALLS — It is the end of an era on the Livermore Falls Board of Selectmen, as Chairwoman Louise Chabot announced at Tuesday’s meeting that she is resigning, effective June 30. Chabot cited her health and other personal reasons as factors contributing to her decision. She has served on the board for 10 years. “Being […]
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Weld voters elect Richard Doughty to selectman seat
WELD — Richard Doughty was elected to the Board of Selectmen in Wednesday’s special election. Doughty was the only candidate in the election held to replace Douglas Voter who resigned earlier this month. Of the 39 votes cast, Doughty received 33. Henry Coval Conant received five write-in votes. Stanley Wilcox received one. [email protected]
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Farmington police acquire front-end loader, are awarded grants
FARMINGTON — The Board of Selectmen on Tuesday accepted two grants and a front-end loader for the Farmington Police Department. The department has acquired the front-end loader from the Law Enforcement Support Office for use in clearing its shooting range, Police Chief Jack Peck said. LESO allows participating law enforcement agencies to seek surplus Department of […]