As winter gives way to spring in Maine, mud season brings thawing ground, soft roads, frost heaves and temporary weight limits that affect daily travel and outdoor activity.
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Posted inCommunity, Livermore Falls Advertiser
Full Moon Snowshoe brings hikers to Spruce Mountain trails in Jay
About 20 hikers joined the Androscoggin Land Trust and the Jay Recreation Committee for a guided evening snowshoe walk March 3 at the Spruce Mountain Conservation Area Nordic Center.
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Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News, Schools & Education
Jay-based schools seek $200K cut to proposed 2026-27 budget
The RSU 73 board voted to ask the superintendent to reduce the proposed 2026-27 school budget by $200,000 before it goes to voters.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News, Outdoors, The Maine Forecast
Why some snow squeaks and some snow packs like cement
The new White Mountains Almanac explains how temperature and humidity determine snow crystal structure, influencing snow quality and winter conditions across western Maine.
Posted inBusiness, Community, Life & Culture, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, New England, News
From paperboy to paper magnate: Hugh Chisholm’s mills helped supply America’s postal system
Hugh J. Chisholm built an integrated system of printing, railroads and paper mills that transformed western Maine into a major national center for newsprint production.
Posted inCommunity, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News, Schools & Education
Maine homeschoolers turn farms, forests into living classrooms
Across western and central Maine, homeschooled families and educators say learning rooted in nature, community and individualized instruction is helping students build confidence, independence and academic success.
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Norway pushing ahead with moratorium on lot rent increases for mobile homes
The moratorium would have to go before voters at a special town meeting.
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Jay students slide into recess
Students at Spruce Mountain Elementary School enjoyed some outdoor fun as temperatures rise after brutal cold.
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Teen Lift Off in Livermore Falls highlights strength and growth
The weight lifting showcased athletic progress and mentorship among local youth lifters.
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Jay area school district begins review of proposed budget
RSU 73 directors and staff examined cost drivers, staffing needs and program funding during a two-hour budget workshop