CHESTERVILLE — The Planning Board has agreed to change the name of Turner Intervale Road to Huckleberry Stream Road. The vote was 2-1, with Dan Simonds and Dan Elder in favor and Bob Leso opposed. Chairman Linton Robinson recused himself from the Jan. 5 vote because of a conflict of interest. Vice Chairman Greg Soule abstained. […]
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Chesterville officials discuss offer for copiers
CHESTERVILLE — Selectmen agreed Thursday by consensus to stay with their $500 counteroffer made to U.S. Bank regarding the town’s buyout of two photocopiers. In September, residents at a special town meeting voted not to ratify a six-year lease for two photocopiers. Selectmen entered the lease three years ago but did not have voters ratify […]
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Fattie McGee’s Burger Joint to open soon in Wilton
WILTON — A new sandwich shop, Fattie McGee’s Burger Joint, will soon offer authentic American cuisine. Owner Hugh Ryan hopes to open the shop at 740 Main St., the site of the former TJ’s Corner Store, in 60 to 90 days, he said. It will feature steak subs, burgers, french fries and handmade gourmet appetizers, he […]
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Chesterville board considers town website, online payments
CHESTERVILLE — Options for online banking services and a town website will be brought to voters at the annual town meeting in March, selectmen have decided. Online banking services and website design would give residents more bill-paying options and make town information more accessible, the selectmen agreed at their meeting last week. Last month, Androscoggin […]
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Livermore Post Office burglarized
LIVERMORE — An Androscoggin County sheriff’s deputy is investigating a burglary at the Livermore Post Office at 5 Bear Mountain Road, Chief Deputy William Gagne said. The break-in occurred between Saturday afternoon and early Monday morning, and it appears that more than one suspect is involved, he said. The post office was entered, and an […]
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Livermore voters end recycling agreement
LIVERMORE — Voters approved terminating a recycling agreement and enacted a marijuana moratorium ordinance at a special town meeting Tuesday night. Oxford County Regional Recycling Corp. formed over 20 years ago. Last July, 12 of the 15 remaining towns voted to dissolve the corporation because of insufficient volume to remain cost-effective. To meet the terms of […]
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RSU 9 adopts guidelines for transgender students
FARMINGTON — Regional School Unit 9 directors voted Tuesday to adopt guidelines that ensure transgender students will have equal access to educational programs and activities. Voting in favor were Chairwoman Jennifer Zweig-Hebert of Starks, Vice Chairwoman Betsey Hyde of Temple, Jennifer Pooler of New Sharon, Helen Wilkey of Vienna, Richard Hargreaves of New Vineyard, Dr. […]
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Wilton shooting range up for public discussion
WILTON — A long-term effort to develop a new 16-station shooting range at Wilton Fish and Game Club draws closer as members seek town permits. The Planning Board recently scheduled a public hearing on the expansion for 7 p.m. Feb. 2 at Academy Hill School cafeteria. The board will visit the range site at 4 […]
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Employees in Strong get raise
STRONG — Selectmen on Tuesday approved a 2 percent pay increase for five employees, effective Monday, Jan. 16. Selectman Mike Pond said he called town offices in Chesterville, Kingfield and Phillips to compare employee duties and pay and all had a variety of pay scales and benefits. “I learned a lot,” he said. “Every town […]
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Plans underway for 5th Annual Spruce Mountain Sled-In
JAY — The Recreation Committee is planning for the 5th Annual Spruce Mountain Sled-In and Family Day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11. Raffle donations, food vendors and volunteers are needed for the winter carnival. Snowmobilers may ride in on the Whistlestop Trail to the French Falls Recreation Area off French Falls […]