FARMINGTON — It’s been a long time coming for Abdirahman Ahmed Hussein, who graduated Saturday from the University of Maine at Farmington. Originally from Somalia, he and his family left his birthplace to live in Kenya. From there, Hussein said, “We took the opportunity to come to the U.S.” He added that he believed without […]
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UMF grads told: ‘Chase your dreams’
FARMINGTON — Under a clear blue sky Saturday morning, more than 335 bachelor’s and master’s graduates participated in the 2016 commencement ceremony of the University of Maine at Farmington. UMF President Kathryn A. “Kate” Foster welcomed everyone including several members of the 50th reunion Class of 1966. “Thank you for keeping UMF in your heart […]
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Work day planned at Jay recreation area
JAY — A work day will be held Sunday, May 15, to continue reinvigorating the French Falls Recreation Area on French Falls Lane, off Route 4. The town’s Recreation Committee has planned a number of projects for the day beginning at 9 a.m. These include installing a snow fence around the softball field, weed-whacking, removing […]
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Franklin County budget panel eliminates nonunion raises, commissioners’ benefits
FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Budget Advisory Committee went on a tentative cutting spree Thursday night after learning the proposed $6.2 million budget was $96,520 over the county’s state-mandated tax cap. Among the cuts was money to give nonunion employees 2 percent cost-of-living raises in 2016-17. The budget panel unanimously voted to give each of […]
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Two injured in Livermore Falls crash
LIVERMORE FALLS — Two people were injured Thursday morning when a car attempting to turn left off Water Street onto Route 4 struck a car heading toward downtown, police said. Michelle Oben, 55, of Livermore was driving a 2010 Honda that struck a 1996 Toyota driven by William Shapleigh, 77, of Raymond, who was heading […]
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Whistle Stop Trail area in Jay to be treated with herbicide
JAY — Vegetation along an area of Whistle Stop Trail from Mill Street north to the rail crossing on Route 4 will be spot-treated with an herbicide in late May or early June. Joseph E. Wiley III, a state-licensed master pesticide applicator for the state, will use Garlon 4 herbicide in a mix that is […]
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Spruce Mountain seniors to march through schools
LIVERMORE FALLS — Spruce Mountain High School seniors are excited about a new tradition this year, Principal TJ Plourde told Regional School Unit 73 directors Thursday night. After marching practice June 10, the graduates will march through the hallways of the middle school, Jay Elementary School and Livermore Elementary School, he said. Staff members saw […]
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Livermore Falls woman injured in chain-reaction crash in Jay
JAY — A Livermore Falls woman was injured Wednesday afternoon when her car was rear-ended by a tractor-trailer in a construction zone near Jay Elementary School on Route 4, police said. Two other vehicles were also involved in the chain-reaction accident. Pauline Dion, 87, of Livermore Falls suffered facial injuries when the PalletOne truck driven […]
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Firefighters battle woods fire in Starks
STARKS — More than 50 firefighters from 15 departments battled a woods fire off Route 43 on Wednesday morning on the Industry line. The fire burned about 4.2 acres, Industry Fire Chief Kevin Gurney said. It was reported at 10:51 a.m. One firefighter was injured when he slipped on a rock and landed on his […]
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Hissing raccoon, hungry bear reported in Farmington
FARMINGTON — Police said a hissing raccoon and a hungry bear prompted concerns from residents Tuesday night. Walkers on the Whistle Stop Trail called the Police Department after they came across a raccoon hunched down on the trail and hissing at about 7:30 p.m., said Bonnie Pomeroy, police secretary. Some suspected the raccoon may have […]