LIVERMORE — Administrative Assistant Amy Byron reminded selectpersons Tuesday night that applications for the Pollard Scholarship are available during business hours at the Town Office. Completed applications are due back by 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 8. A committee will review the applications, Byron said. The Pollard Scholarship was started in 1980 after it was learned […]
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Texas man being held as fugitive from justice out of New Hampshire
JAY — A Texas man who is wanted by New Hampshire police on sexual assault charges is being held as a fugitive from justice at the Franklin County jail in Farmington. Jay police officer Dylan Rider stopped the vehicle Eric Hawkins, 23, of Jasper, Texas, was driving for having no inspection sticker, Jay Police Chief […]
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Oxford County Jail log
PARIS — The following arrests were recently recorded at the Oxford County Jail: • Ross Rainey, 25, of Greenwood, violation of bail conditions, 12:03 a.m., July 23 in Norway, Norway Police Department. • Eric Smith, 35, of Dixfield, operating under the influence, violation of bail conditions and possession of schedule W, X, and Y drugs, […]
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Redneck ‘games’ start in Hebron today
HEBRON — The all-outdoor event formerly known as the Redneck Olympics starts today on dusty fields in Hebron and Minot, 10 days before the Summer Olympic Games in Rio — and 5,000 miles away. The local games — renamed the Redneck Blank, Pig Roast and Music Festival after the U.S. Olympic Committee threatened to sue organizer […]
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The Printing Warehouse in Wilton closes after 21 years
WILTON — After 21 years, The Printing Warehouse will close at 4:30 p.m. Friday for the last time. A sale of the building at 371 U.S. Route 2 east is pending, said Joey Kinsey who along with his wife, Quinnale, own and operate the printing business and copy center. The new owner is not a […]
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Carrabassett Valley official faces 3rd OUI charge
RANGELEY — A former Carrabassett Valley selectman is accused of driving drunk on Tuesday. Stephen E. Pierce, 65, of Carrabassett Valley was arrested on a felony charge of operating under the influence, two priors, and a misdemeanor charge of operating without a license, according to Sgt. Kevin Hartley’s report, Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. said Wednesday. […]
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Livermore road easements aren’t legally binding
LIVERMORE — Selectpersons will hold a special town meeting for townspeople to vote on public maintenance of private roads. Selectperson Tom Gould said people need to know and be prepared if the easement road issue isn’t resolved before winter. State law prohibits towns from plowing private roads. The board agreed Monday night to send a letter […]
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Strong selectmen approve tax-rate decrease for 2016
STRONG — Selectmen approved a tax rate decrease for 2016 at their Tuesday night meeting. Taxpayers will see a decrease from last year’s $14.70 per $1,000 of property valuation to this year’s $14.20 per $1,000. For a home valued at $100,000, the taxpayer will owe $1,420, compared to $1,470 in 2015. Although selectmen are designated […]
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Jay to ask RSU 73 officials to help create solution to stop speeding
JAY — Selectpersons voted to table action on sending speed-limit proposals to the state for three town roads near the Spruce Mountain school complex. The decision followed a public hearing Monday on requests to set speed limits at 15 to 25 mph on the interconnected School Bus Road, Barker Street and Ludden Drive. The board […]
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RSU 9 budget vote Thursday
FARMINGTON — The vote yes and vote no signs are visible around the towns in Regional School Unit 9, on lawns and the sides of roadways, as school directors send a second school budget to voters. The yes or no validation referendum will be held Thursday, July 28, in each of the 10 towns that […]