FARMINGTON — A New Sharon woman, convicted on a contempt of court charge on Nov. 16 for violating an order banning her from having animals, was given a one-year prison sentence Friday. The sentence for Carol Murphy, 72, is under a stay of execution pending her appeal of the case, Franklin County Superior Court Justice William Stokes […]
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Caldwell steps down from Chesterville board
CHESTERVILLE — Selectmen voted Thursday night to accept the resignation of Selectman Paul Caldwell, even though a formal letter was not received. Town Clerk Heather Wheeler said she asked Caldwell for a letter of resignation but got no response. Board of Selectmen Chairman Guy Iverson said Caldwell’s seat will remain vacant until the annual town […]
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Clearing snow to take longer on some sidewalks in Jay
JAY — Snow clearing on sidewalks on a section of Route 4, which recently underwent reconstruction, will most likely be slower this winter than in the past. With about 900 feet of new guardrail and some mailboxes installed on the street-edge of new sidewalks, snow will need to be blown away, Public Works Director John […]
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Jay budget panel appointed; two alternates needed
JAY — Town officials are looking for two residents to serve as alternates on the Budget Committee, with one term expiring Dec. 31, 2017, and the other on Dec. 31, 2018. Selectpersons appointed Tom Fortier, Beth Wright, William Rider, Michael Schaedler, William Calden and Bridgitte White to the Budget Committee on Monday. Their terms expire […]
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Chesterville board OKs eight tax abatements
CHESTERVILLE — Selectmen approved eight tax abatement requests and denied two others Thursday night. The total reduction in valuation for the eight properties was $84,000. Assessor Allan Gove of Van Tuinen Tax Assessing in Madison reviewed the list of requests with board members and gave explanations for each property. Ryan Chamberlain asked for a $19,200 […]
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Phillips man escapes burning house
PHILLIPS — Firefighters from several towns battled snow, ice, sleet and rain, and lack of water and manpower in extinguishing a garage fire late Wednesday night at 212 Mile Square Road. Rusty Potter, 38, awoke to find no power in the farmhouse and saw flames in the attached garage. He ran out to his car […]
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Road issues taken up by Livermore board
LIVERMORE — Selectperson Tom Gould told the board Tuesday night that he has found documentation that could confirm Wyman Road is legally a town road. Minutes from the 1946 town meeting show it was voted to accept the road and raise $300 for the road. “We should plow the road this year,” Gould said. Wyman […]
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Farmington prepares for 40th annual Chester Greenwood Day Saturday
FARMINGTON — As Farmington prepares for the 40th annual Chester Greenwood Day celebration Saturday, Dec. 3, the Farmington Historical Society plans to highlight a little-known local event. Betty Alexander Houle of Jay will share her story and photos of being a child model for Chester Greenwood’s earmuffs at 1 p.m. at the Titcomb House at […]
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Jay to participate in free smoke alarm, installation program
JAY – The Fire Rescue Department is partnering with the American Red Cross in Maine to provide and install free smoke alarms to reduce fire deaths and injuries. Through the Red Cross’ Home Fire Preparedness Campaign, smoke alarms will be offered and installed for residents. Town Manager Shiloh LaFreniere told selectmen Monday that she and Fire […]