LIVERMORE — Selectperson Tom Gould on Tuesday provided an update on the town’s easement-road maintenance issue. Selectpersons voted 4-1 in March to discontinue winter maintenance on 10 roads the town had been plowing. Since then, it has been determined that some of the roads are private, some public and some are considered easement roads. Earlier […]
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Restructuring approved for Mt. Blue Campus
FARMINGTON — A new interim administration model has been implemented at Mt. Blue Campus and is expected to be more efficient and to better meet the needs of students. Regional School Unit 9 directors approved the proposal Aug. 2 by a weighted vote of 488-242. Approving the vote were Directors Richard Hargreaves of New Vineyard, […]
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Franklin County deputies investigating burglaries
SANDY RIVER PLANTATION — A plantation employee Monday discovered that there had been a break-in at the Transfer Station on Main Street. The door had been kicked in and a fire extinguisher was stolen, Chief Deputy Steven Lowell of the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office said. The burglary reported at 10:07 a.m. is believed to have […]
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Boston man injures his head in Carthage ATV crash
CARTHAGE — A Massachusetts man suffered severe head injuries Friday night when the ATV he was driving veered off a dirt road, struck a tree, rolled over and landed on top of the driver, Maine Warden Kris MacCabe said. Patrick Adduci, 23, of Boston was heading back to a camp on Sweet Carroll Lane, off […]
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Jay deputy clerk position reduced to part-time
JAY — Selectpersons and the union representing two Town Office positions reached an agreement Monday that reduces the position of deputy town clerk from full time to part time. The board voted 4-1 to accept the memorandum of understanding between the town and United Steelworkers and its Local 4-0009 after an executive session, Town Manager […]
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Selectmen sign 2016 tax commitment
STRONG — Selectmen Tuesday signed the 2016 tax commitment of $14.20 per $1,000 of property valuation, a drop from $14.70 in 2015. They also reviewed options to the Maine Community Health Options health insurance increase for employees. The increase will cost the town approximately $5,000 more per year and increase the individual deduction from $250 […]
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Contracts awarded for Livermore projects
LIVERMORE — Selectpersons on Tuesday awarded contracts for roadside mowing and a capital improvement project on a section of River Road. Earlier this year, the board voted to seek a three-year bid for the mowing that would be renewable annually. Several inquiries were made, but only one mowing bid was received. The board awarded the […]
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Selectmen discuss animal control officer coverage
STRONG — The town will need an animal control officer in September, and selectmen have started the search for a qualified candidate. Animal Control Officer Ann Dunne is resigning from her position, effective Aug. 31. Selectmen reviewed their options Tuesday to determine if they face any issues in securing a suitable replacement. Dunne’s replacement would […]
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Farmington Planning Board approves Alzheimer’s facility
FARMINGTON — Planning Board members on Monday unanimously approved site review, soil erosion and stormwater applications for Woodlands Senior Living, a facility for those with Alzheimer’s disease. Construction will begin as soon as all permits are approved, said Elliot Thayer, civil engineer for the project. It could be started within a month, he said. Abutting […]