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Family still searching for answers 30 years after Kimberly Moreau went missing
JAY — Karen Dalot and her older sister, Diane Levesque, say it has been pure hell not having answers to what happened to their younger sister, Kimberly Moreau, 30 years ago. They are frustrated that no one has stepped forward to let them know and to tell them where to find her remains. Dalot and […]
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Jay to hold hearing, set sewer rate
JAY — Selectpersons will hold a public hearing at 6 p.m. Monday, May 9, at the Town Office before setting the sewer rate for 2016-17. The rate will go into effect July 1. The minimum sewer-user fee is currently $250 for up to 3,200 cubic feet of water. Any amount that exceeds 3,200 feet costs […]
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Farmington driver charged after hitting parked car
FARMINGTON — Police said a driver faces charges after hitting a parked car on High Street on Wednesday night. Ashley Gleason, 18, of South Portland was arrested on a charge of driving under the influence after crashing into the vehicle just before midnight, police said. A resident parked his 2013 Subaru Legacy off the side […]
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Wilton hires new code enforcement officer
WILTON — The Board of Selectpersons approved hiring Adam Cote of Temple as code enforcement officer. Cote, who grew up in Wilton, does not have state certification but neither did other candidates, Town Manager Rhonda Irish told the board Tuesday. Code Enforcement Officer Roger Williams announced plans to retire in June. He also works for […]
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Livermore Falls Fire Station cost to top $1M
LIVERMORE FALLS — The costs of an architect’s options for fixing structural problems at the Fire Station range from $1.09 million to $1.49 million. Despite the expense, residents, firefighters and town officials alike agreed at Tuesday’s selectmen meeting that it has to be repaired and time is of the essence. Fire Chief Ed Hastings said […]
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Tri-Town Ministerial Food Cupboard is moving
JAY — The Tri-Town Ministerial Food Cupboard is moving to a new home. After more than 20 years at the Eaton Memorial Methodist Church in Livermore Falls, it will serve Jay, Livermore Falls and Livermore from the Knights of Columbus Hall in Jay. Beginning Tuesday, May 3, the Food Cupboard will be open for regular […]
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CMP addresses plans for East Wilton substation
WILTON — Central Maine Power is assessing property on Main Street for a potential substation, town officials learned this week. Town Manager Rhonda Irish told the Board of Selectpersons on Tuesday that CMP representatives say a substation in East Wilton is needed to upgrade the one off Temple Road. Irish and board Chairwoman Tiffany Maiuri met […]
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Livermore could change positions from elected to appointed
LIVERMORE — Voters at the June 15 town meeting will be asked whether they want to change the town clerk and treasurer positions from elected to appointed, Selectperson Megan Dion said Wednesday. At a board meeting Monday night, citizen Brenda Merrill submitted two petitions asking that the questions be added to the town meeting warrant. […]