FARMINGTON — The day treatment program at Regional School Unit 9 has led to fewer office disciplinary referrals but has not improved attendance, according to a study by one of its teachers. Marian Harrison, a teacher in the treatment program for grades seven through 12 at Mt. Blue Regional School District, conducted the study as […]
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Jay woman wants to find camel’s rightful home
JAY — Somewhere, a Nativity scene must be missing its camel, and Peggy Sheaff is hoping to remedy that. Sheaff, who recently moved to South Carolina but is spending the summer and fall in Jay, said she hopes she can find the rightful owners of a 4-foot-long, 4-foot-tall camel figure she bought at a yard […]
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Jay looking at possible changes to curbside pickup
JAY — Selectpersons on Monday will discuss possible changes at the Transfer Station and to curbside trash and recycling pickup service in an effort to save money. The meeting is at 6 p.m. Sept. 14 at the Town Office. Selectpersons will meet at 5:15 p.m. in executive session to discuss union negotiations for employees at […]
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Volunteers needed to work on Jay recreation trails
JAY — Volunteers are being sought to clean and mark trails behind Spruce Mountain High School from 5 p.m. to dusk on Monday, Sept. 14. The rain date is Wednesday, Sept. 16. Volunteers will meet at the concession stand by the soccer field. Work includes: * Clearing trails of weeds and brush for school cross […]
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Animal shelter tries to empty the shelter with free cat adoptions
FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Animal Shelter is challenging community members to help Empty the Shelter, a free adoption program Saturday, Sept. 12. The shelter will waive adoption fees for adult cats from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday to help find permanent, loving homes for the many cats in its care while making room for […]
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Verso files second appeal with state over Jay’s valuation of mill, property
JAY — Verso Androscoggin has taken its fight over the valuation of its local mill and associated property to the state for the second time. The company is appealing the town’s denial of a valuation abatement for the 2014 tax year to the Maine State Board of Property Tax Review. The company has an appeal […]
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RSU 73 to sell former Livermore Falls High School
LIVERMORE FALLS — The Regional School Unit 73 board accepted the resignation of longtime assistant principal Wendy Moreau when they met Thursday night. They also authorized Superintendent Kenneth Healey to sell the former Livermore Falls High School and 10.16 acres on which the school is located. The district will retain Griffin Field and other fields […]
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Delegation urges action for Verso workers
JAY — U.S. Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King, and U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin are urging Secretary of Labor Thomas Perez to quickly approve a petition for Trade Adjustment Assistance for the 300 workers at Verso Paper Corp., who are expected to lose their jobs this year. In a letter to Perez on Wednesday, the […]
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Teacher of the Year review panel to visit Wilton
FARMINGTON — A review panel for Teacher of the Year candidates will visit Academy Hill School in Wilton on Sept. 29, Principal Keith Acedo told the school board Tuesday. Fourth-grade teacher Brenda LaVerdiere is one of the three candidates in the running for the title of 2016 Teacher of the Year. The winner is expected […]
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Sept. 11 ceremonies planned in Livermore Falls
LIVERMORE FALLS — A ceremony to remember those who lost their lives in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and in the wars that followed will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday at Union Park. Donald Simoneau, commander of the George Bunten Post No. 10 American Legion, said 2,753 people lost their lives at and […]