Livermore Falls Advertiser Archives

Jay to draft retroactive moratorium on rents at mobile home parks

by Rebecca Richard December 9, 2025December 19, 2025

Jay’s Select Board voted Monday to draft a moratorium on mobile home park rent increases, retroactive to the meeting date and subject to voter approval in April.

Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News, Schools & Education

Spruce Mountain schools in Jay area to keep transgender sports policy as it preps for lawsuit

by Rebecca Richard December 5, 2025December 6, 2025

The RSU 73 board voted 9-4 to keep its policy in place, choosing to defend its transgender sports access restrictions despite warnings about legal exposure and taxpayer cost.

Community, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News, Rumford Falls Times

Public interest payphones a critical safety link in Maine

by Rebecca Richard December 4, 2025December 26, 2025

Public interest payphones in Maine continue to provide a crucial and free, yet aging, connection for people who need a dependable way to call for help.

Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal, The Rangeley Highlander

Western Maine food pantries expand support as winter approaches

by Rebecca Richard December 1, 2025December 5, 2025

Food pantries across Franklin County are offering expanded hours, free meals and low-barrier access to help residents meet rising food needs.

Community, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News

Free chicken supper brings community together in Livermore Falls

by Rebecca Richard November 25, 2025December 5, 2025

More than 75 takeout meals were served and about 40 people gathered together for an uplifting time at American Legion Post 10.

Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News

Jay residents press for rent caps as board weighs next steps

by Rebecca Richard November 24, 2025December 5, 2025

Jay mobile home residents urged the Select Board to pursue rent stabilization after rising lot fees and poor park conditions prompted a public call for action.