FARMINGTON — Last week, three grave markers of Revolutionary War veterans were removed from the Red Schoolhouse Road cemetery for safe keeping. After town officials were informed the well-meaning action was illegal, the markers were returned to the gravesites. Selectmen Michael Fogg and Matthew Smith are members of the Roderick-Crosby American Legion Post No. 28 […]
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Livermore back to drawing board for road foreman
LIVERMORE — The Board of Selectpersons is accepting applications for a road foreman, after further talks with candidate Robert Bradley Jr. this week failed to change his mind. The board had interviewed several candidates and planned to approve Bradley at Monday’s meeting. However, he withdrew his application late Monday afternoon because of the reduced salary […]
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Rangeley’s park to get upgrade
RANGELEY — A $1.19 million project to improve Lakeside Park will address safety, functionality, handicap access, maintenance and operations. The first of several public workshops on the plan is set for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, in the conference room at the Town Office. Topics will include drainage and sidewalk improvements, Town Manager Tim Pellerin said. […]
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RSU 73 superintendent: curriculum coordinator essential
LIVERMORE FALLS — Regional School Unit 73 Superintendent Kenneth Healey told directors Thursday night that a curriculum coordinator is “absolutely essential” for the district. “The goal will be to hire (a curriculum coordinator) to start in January,” he said. The money to pay for the position will be the salary of Livermore Elementary School assistant […]
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Wilton voters approve funding for wastewater treatment plant upgrade
WILTON — Residents voted 12-4 Tuesday night to approve funding for improvements to the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Fewer than 25 residents attended the special town meeting. Voters accepted a $1.35 million grant and a $2.75 million loan from U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development to help fund the project. The estimated interest on the 30-year […]
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Franklin County enters into lease agreement for towers
FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners signed a 99-year lease Tuesday with Tom and Susan Eastler for land off Mosher Hill that has two communications towers. The lease payment for each of the first two years is $5,224.28. The first payment is due on or before July 15, 2016. The rent will be adjusted every two […]
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Mt. Blue student expelled
FARMINGTON — Regional School Unit 9 directors voted 11-1 Tuesday to expel a high school student for an indefinite time, Assistant Superintendent Leanne Condon said Wednesday. Director Iris Silverstein of Farmington opposed the vote. The student was expelled for allegedly distributing alcohol at Mt. Blue Campus, Superintendent Tom Ward said. The action followed an expulsion hearing […]
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State police investigate New Sharon, Rome burglaries
NEW SHARON — State police are investigating three burglaries at businesses here and in Rome that occurred between 6 p.m. Monday and 6 a.m. Tuesday, Trooper Jillian Monahan said. There were forced entries into Tracy’s Kountry Kitchen and White Water Farm Market on Routes 2/27 in New Sharon, and Pine Bluff Farm store on Route […]
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Farmington police investigate Falls Road burglary
FARMINGTON — Police are investigating a burglary and theft at Sandy River Farm Market on Farmington Falls Road reported Tuesday morning. Sometime during Monday night or Tuesday morning, someone broke into the store through a side window. Some change was found near the empty cash register, Farmington police officer William Tanner said. The thief […]
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Franklin Community Health Network expects lower operating losses
FARMINGTON — Franklin Community Health Network’s first year as part of the Portland-based MaineHealth System has resulted in cost savings, shared resources, successes and challenges, said Rebecca Arsenault, president and chief executive officer. Arsenault presented an update to the community at FCHN’s annual meeting Monday at Franklin Memorial Hospital. While the financial picture for many […]