Some may have called Seamus Foley of Bryant Pond crazy for ice-fishing on a cold, soggy day such as Saturday, but in Foley’s opinion, it was the people off the ice who were crazy, because the fishing was “awesome.” That seems to be the pattern this year, because over in Livermore on Long Pond, Earl […]
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Auburn leans on financial trust for asylum-seeking families in need of General Assistance
AUBURN — The city will continue paying General Assistance benefits to a small group of asylum-seeking immigrant families, even though there are questions about whether or not that money will be repaid by the state. “We have a moral obligation, and then we have a financial obligation, and sometimes those don’t match,” Councilor Tizz Crowley […]
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Livermore Falls selectmen to propose $2.37 million budget
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to correct information about the possible purchase of municipal vehicles. LIVERMORE FALLS — Selectmen this week devised a $2.37 million 2015-16 municipal budget as well as set a separate article for the purchase of capital equipment. A public hearing on the proposed budget was set for 6:30 p.m., […]
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RSU 73 board denies grievance, offers buildings to Livermore Falls
LIVERMORE FALLS — The Regional School Unit 73 board voted 7-4 Thursday night to deny a grievance from a district employee. The decision came after a two-hour executive session, which included Drummond and Woodsum lawyer Tom Trenholm, Spruce Mountain High School Principal T.J. Plourde, Superintendent Kenneth Healey and several members of the RSU 73 employees’ […]
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Boys’ Basketball: Knights’ one-two punch knows encore no easy task
POLAND — Derek Michaud and Alan Young always held high expectations for their basketball team. Now they’ve been part of helping everyone else see Poland Regional High School boys’ hoop as an overnight sensation. It’s a blessing, and yes, maybe a little bit of a curse. “We sort of set a standard for Poland basketball […]
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RSU 73 superintendent makes suggestions for school buildings’ needs
LIVERMORE FALLS — Regional School Unit 73 Superintendent Kenneth Healey is recommending that the former Livermore Falls High and Middle schools be offered to the town — and if the town doesn’t want them, then sell them. The board received his proposals at its meeting Thursday night and will discuss them at a future meeting. […]
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Woodstock selectmen approve eligibility policy for veterans memorials
WOODSTOCK — All three selectmen voted Tuesday evening to approve a policy outlining eligibility for having names on all future veterans memorials. Among the requirements are: Service in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, National Guard or Merchant Marines; official discharge papers; legal residency in Woodstock when they entered the military and now. Much of […]
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Two scholarships offered to Jay, Livermore Falls and Spruce Mountain grads
LIVERMORE FALLS — Graduates of Jay, Livermore Falls and Spruce Mountain high schools enrolled in two- or four-year college or vocational programs are invited to apply for $1,000 scholarships offered by Marcia and Louis Brown. Regional School Unit 73 Chairwoman Denise Rodzen said at Thursday’s board meeting that college students must have successfully completed at […]
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Drivers face criminal speed charges in Farmington
FARMINGTON — Two drivers face charges after police clocked them driving faster than 60 mph in a 30 mph zone in separate incidents on Lucy Knowles Road. Todd D. Jones, 39, of Skowhegan was arrested Friday on charges of criminal speed, 30-plus mph over the speed limit, and endangering the welfare of a child after […]
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RSU 73 board readmits high school student
LIVERMORE FALLS — The Regional School Unit 73 board unanimously voted Thursday night to readmit a Spruce Mountain High School boy. The decision followed a 30-minute executive session. Superintendent Kenneth Healey said the student was expelled April 14 for threatening a teacher. He said the boy was evaluated by a psychiatrist and a substance abuse […]