Maple producers across Western Maine will welcome visitors March 21-22 for Maine Maple Sunday weekend with demonstrations, tastings and family activities.
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Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser, Local & State, News, Schools & Education
Jay-based school board restores earlier budget proposal after complaints
RSU 73 directors met March 5 at Spruce Mountain High School to review proposed FY 2026-27 budgets for the regular school program, adult education and food service.
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Livermore Falls board backs economic development committee plan
A proposed five-member panel would begin building a portfolio to market the town to potential businesses.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Mt. Blue schools prepare for 4-year-olds in special education to start in fall
RSU 9 officials said preparations are underway for the district to assume responsibility for early childhood special education services for eligible 4-year-olds beginning in the 2026-27 school year.
Posted inCommunity, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Local & State, News, Outdoors, The Maine Forecast
Spring is coming to western Maine. But first, mud.
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.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Community, Guides, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Local & State, News, Rumford Falls Times, The Bethel Citizen, The Franklin Journal, The Maine Forecast, The Rangeley Highlander
Wondering what to do when winter weather closes your town in western Maine? We’ve got answers.
We’ve created a guide for what to do and where to go when weather disrupts town operations in Oxford and Franklin counties.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser, Local & State, News
Androscoggin County tax rate drops as property valuations rise
The tax rate is $1.04 per $1,000 of property valuation, 1 cent less than last year.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Community, Local & State, News, The Bethel Citizen
West Paris voters approve $413,996 mini-pumper for fire department
Voters at the annual town meeting also backed funds for Agnes Gray School security and reelected officials.
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.
Posted inCommunity, Local & State, News, The Franklin Journal
Wilton plans April 1 meeting on possible police partnership with Jay
Residents at the public meeting will hear options for sharing police services with Jay and can give feedback before the town decides how to proceed.