The Maine Association of Conservation Districts awarded plaques to the three top-scoring high school teams at the event. Second place went to Boghaunter Home School from Gray/Casco and placing third was Spruce Mountain High School, North Campus, Team 3. Sixteen teams representing 14 Maine high schools competed. Members of the team from Boghaunter Academy were […]
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Reporters notebook: NatGeo to air at Jay mill
NatGeo to air at Jay mill Abandoned? Hardly. National Geographic Channel carpenter-collector Jay Chaikin and his two-man crew feature the former Otis Paper Mill in next week’s episode of their popular “Abandoned” TV show. Chaikin is riding the wave of reality junk-hunting shows and travels the country in search of abandoned buildings to collect — […]
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Franklin Health Network holding community meetings
FARMINGTON — Franklin Community Health Network is hosting meetings in four locations in lieu of its traditional annual meeting at Franklin Memorial Hospital. Those attending will receive a printed annual report, along with updates regarding new medical staff, new services and programs, new patient safety initiatives and future plans. Presenters will include Rebecca Ryder, president […]
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Verso drops possible merger with NewPage
JAY — Verso Paper Corp. announced Wednesday that it has ceased further discussions with NewPage Corp. or its creditors regarding a potential merger, according to a press release on its website. Earlier this year Verso announced it was looking to merge with the Ohio-based corporation, which operates a mill in Rumford. “After careful analysis, we […]
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Monthly free luncheon FARMINGTON — The Old South First Congregational Church will serve its monthly free community luncheon from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8. The menu for this month includes beef stew over noodles, rolls and butter and brownies. Delivery service will be available in the Farmington area. Call the church office at […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County Sheriff’s arrests
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Cassie L. Burgess, 26, of Rumford, Aug. 31, failure to appear, Rumford Police Department. * Braden L. Hawley, 29, of Brownfield, Aug. 31, domestic violence assault and obstructing the report of a crime, Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. * David A. St. Pierre, 52, of […]
Posted inFranklin, Lewiston-Auburn, Oxford Hills, River Valley
LePage angered by Jay lawmaker’s comment on nominee’s veteran status
AUGUSTA — Gov. Paul LePage said he was “shocked” by the comments of a state lawmaker from Jay on Tuesday. In a news release issued late Tuesday, LePage said he was “saddened and disappointed” by the comments from state Rep. Paul Gilbert, D-Jay, regarding Christopher Pierce’s status as a veteran. Pierce, of Cumberland, is LePage’s […]
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Chamber meets Friday in Jay
JAY — The Jay, Livermore, Livermore Falls Chamber of Commerce will meet at LaFleur’s Restaurant Friday, Sept. 7, for a program on Maine’s proposed East-West highway project. Members and guests will gather between 7 and 7:20 a.m. for networking and a continental breakfast. The business meeting will begin at 7:20a.m., followed by the program. The […]
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Hazardous waste collection set for Franklin County
The annual Household Hazardous Waste collection events for Franklin County residents are scheduled for September. Residents may dispose of their toxic and hazardous wastes at the following locations: * Kingfield: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 7, Transfer Station, 304 Lexington Road. * Carrabassett Valley: 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 8, Transfer Station, 4056 […]