Androscoggin County on its way to creating public safety center in Lewiston
The county closed Thursday on the $1.4 million property at 1450 Lisbon St.
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Spruce Mountain updates bus schedule for new school year
RSU 73 has changed several bus stops and routes in Jay, Livermore and Livermore Falls ahead of the start of school Aug. 27.
Livermore Falls forms panel to update aging ordinances
The Select Board created a five-member committee to review outdated town ordinances and recommend revisions.
Hiking in for dinner, bunks and a night in the clouds | Column
Rebecca Richard takes a journey from western Maine to New Hampshire’s Presidential Range for an overnight at an Appalachian Mountain Club hut accessible only by trail in another installment of…
As boil-water order is lifted, Jay water district looks to infrastructure goals
The North Jay Water District said laboratory testing found no E. coli following an Aug. 7 water-main break — renewing attention on finding funding to replace aging lines along Main…
Large solar proposal in Jay draws calls for restrictions
A proposed 150-megawatt Walden Renewables solar project initiated an appeal as residents questioned its size, setbacks, wildlife impacts and effects on nearby homes.
Livermore Falls men charged in fight where gun was displayed, police say
A Livermore Falls firefighter, who was not on duty, is accused of displaying a handgun outside a Park Street convenience store.
Main break prompts boil-water order for some North Jay customers
A break in an aging North Jay Water District transmission main prompted a boil-water order for 91 customers while the district awaits E. coli test results.
Principal joins Jay library for back-to-school story time
Spruce Mountain Primary School Principal Darcy Shink will join families for a free back-to-school story time Aug. 21 at Jay-Niles Memorial Library.
Livermore Falls keeps vacant Select Board seat open until April
The town will operate with a 4-member Select Board until April 2027 after deciding against a special election estimated to cost at least $2,000.
Splashes, trails and play cap off Jay summer rec season
Children spent 6 weeks hiking, splashing and playing during Jay’s 2026 Spruce Mountain Summer Recreation program.
Slime, crows and glowing flowers highlight summer festivities at library
Treat Memorial Library’s July summer reading activities brought children, teens and adults together for hands-on programs featuring food, plants, art and imaginative play.
Farmington area students return to school Aug. 26, 27
RSU 9 will welcome students back in late August, with opening dates divided by grade level.
Art takes center stage at first Tri-Town celebration
Artists, makers, food vendors and families will gather in downtown Livermore Falls for the first Tri-Town Invite: Art in the Park.
Dirt Divas place third in aquatics at national competition
Spruce Mountain High School’s Dirt Divas placed third in aquatics at an international environmental science competition in Mississippi.
Kids to return to classes Aug. 27 in Livermore Falls-based schools
Students in kindergarten through grade 12 will return Aug. 27, with prekindergarten beginning Sept. 3.
Chesterville meeting house to host adventure storytelling
Community members may share true or fictional adventure stories during an informal, all-ages gathering Aug. 22 in Chesterville.
Back to school, or not: Western Maine families prepare for fall
Families in RSU 9 and RSU 73 are preparing for students to return Aug. 26 and 27, while homeschoolers in those districts make plans, gather supplies and sometimes celebrate with…
A guide to boba in western Maine | Column
Boba, the Taiwanese drink known for its chewy tapioca pearls and wide range of flavors, is now available at several businesses across western Maine and in ready-to-drink and make-at-home forms…
Ready to pick your own fruits and berries? Western Maine farms are open.
Western Maine has a varied selection of PYO farm offerings from blueberries to cranberries and, of course, apples.
Residents of Hidden Circle park in Jay complete $1M purchase of property
Hidden Circle residents have completed their $1 million purchase of the Jay manufactured home community, placing the property under cooperative ownership.
Livermore Falls keeps mower, trailer; will sell loader
The Livermore Falls Select Board considered disposing of a sewer department mower and trailer and a Hyundai loader used at the transfer station.
Spruce Mountain schools summer building projects on schedule
Roofing, heating and tennis court projects were progressing as the district prepares its buildings for the start of the new school year.
Livermore Falls-based schools accept 4 resignations as district works to fill vacancies
Spruce Mountain Elementary School staff are among those who resigned; teaching, special education and support positions are among the jobs that need to be filled before school begins.
Christmas in July lands at Softie Delite in Livermore Falls
The ice cream shop brought holiday cheer to the middle of summer July 24 with Christmas decorations and seasonal touches around its Livermore Falls location.
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