CHESTERVILLE — Selectmen have been given an estimate of $5.37 million to repair 31 sections of town roads. Bruce Manzer, owner of Bruce A. Manzer Inc. of Anson, presented his recommendations and estimates for repairs in writing to the board Thursday night. Town officials and Manzer inspected town roads Jan. 16 and discovered several need […]
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Lewiston man charged after fight in Rangeley
RANGELEY — One person was injured early Sunday and a Lewiston man was charged after a fight at Moose Alley on Main Street. Kevin Deschambeault, 44, of Lewiston was issued a summons on a misdemeanor charge of assault, Rangeley Police Chief Russell French said. Officer Jacob Richards responded at 12:06 a.m. to a fight at […]
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UMF students’ efforts result in grant for homeless shelter
FARMINGTON — Western Maine Homeless Outreach received a $5,000 grant from Skowhegan Savings Bank on Monday, thanks to the efforts of students at the University of Maine at Farmington. The money will help educate people living at the shelter at Living Waters Assembly of God Church, 547 Wilton Road in Farmington, on how to budget and […]
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Annual Snodeo entertains with speed and stunts
RANGELEY — It was impossible to drive through Rangeley on Saturday without seeing a snowmobile — every size and color imaginable — with riders of nearly every age. Thanks to Rangeley Lakes Snowmobile Club and numerous other sponsors, Snodeo, a weekend-long fundraiser, has been happening annually for over 20 years. On Saturday, the last day […]
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Farmington’s first police chief remembered
FARMINGTON — Farmington’s first police chief, Raymond B. Orr Sr., was remembered Friday as a good person who was always willing to help. “Everybody says that, but he really did,” grandson, Jason Orr, said. “If you had a problem, he would help you find a solution.” Orr, 88, of Farmington, died Tuesday at Franklin Memorial […]
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Rep. Riley to hold public office hours
LIVERMORE FALLS – Rep. Tina Riley, D-Jay, will hold public office hours from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 27, at Fitness Stylz on Depot Street. “I can answer — or find answers to — questions about state government, help connect residents with state services and discuss the business currently before the Legislature,” Riley said. All […]
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Franklin County council seeks contract for services
FARMINGTON — The Greater Franklin Development Council has submitted a proposal for the county to advertise for economic development services, Executive Director Alison Hagerstrom said. Commissioners asked the council’s board of directors in October 2016 to develop a proposal after council members suggested that the service be contracted rather than put in the budget as […]
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Chesterville budget options presented
CHESTERVILLE — Board of Selectmen Chairman Guy Iverson shared two preliminary budget proposals for the Budget Committee to work from Thursday evening. Iverson said he looked at spending as of Dec. 28, 2016, moved some things around and took into account growth, revenue sharing and the Local Roads Assistance Program. One budget would be a […]
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Chesterville board hires part-time clerk-treasurer
CHESTERVILLE — Collaborating by phone Friday, selectmen hired New Sharon Town Clerk Pamela Griswold to work part time as clerk and treasurer, board Chairman Guy Iverson said. The decision came one day after Town Clerk and Tax Collector Heather Wheeler resigned and the Town Office was closed, leaving residents unable to register vehicles, license dogs […]
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RSU 58 board told of student health initiatives
KINGFIELD — A districtwide push, with help from a community partner, could reap big benefits for Regional School Unit 58 students, the board of directors was told this week. Kingfield Elementary School Principal Kim Ramharter and Molly Clark, program coordinator at the Healthy Community Coalition of Greater Franklin County, addressed the board Tuesday on the […]