Livermore Falls to host 27th annual Apple Pumpkin Festival Sept. 27
The festival will feature food, crafts, live music, children’s activities, and more.
News from Jay, Livermore, Livermore Falls, Chesterville, Fayette, Wayne and surrounding areas
Chesterville seeks new selectperson, town clerk
Chesterville is accepting applications for town clerk and nomination papers to replace Eric Hilton on the Select Board.
Updated Comprehensive Plan aims to help Jay ‘face challenges’
Residents at a public hearing reviewed the proposed plan, last updated in 2011, ahead of a November vote.
Jay OKs additional money for tennis courts project
A request to use $13,000 from the recreation fund will help close the funding gap for Spruce Mountain’s HollandStrong tennis courts.
4 people displaced, 2 firefighters injured, 2 cats perish in Monday morning fire in Livermore Falls
The fire reported just after 1 a.m. started on the third floor of an apartment building.
POW/MIA search expert to speak in Jay: ‘We have not forgotten them’
A representative of the Defense Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Accounting Agency will address the public Sept. 18.
Livermore Falls looking at used fire trucks to replace aging engine
The Select Board authorized negotiations to explore buying a 2017 pumper and 2004 ladder truck.
Jay weighs new curbside trash contract as complaints pile up
The Jay Select Board voted Sept. 8 to seek options for curbside collection after continued complaints about the current provider, Archie’s.
Livermore Falls chief looks to hire two officers
The Select Board approved a new patch design for the police department featuring the town’s bridge, clock tower and rolling hills.
New Principal Stacey Gilbert brings vision, care to Mallett School
Stepping in for retiring principal Tracy Williams, Gilbert says her priority is ensuring every child at W.G. Mallett School feels ‘safe, loved, and valued.’
Controversial Spruce Mountain school district director resigns from board
Roger Moulton resigned Friday, saying he hopes ‘the childish distractions can go away.’
Livermore Falls man seriously injured while crossing Main St.
Seconds before the crash, people called 911 to report that a man was trying to cross the road in traffic and was not in a crosswalk.
Western Maine Community Chorus opens 40th season
FARMINGTON — The Western Maine Community Chorus (WMCC), formerly known as the UMF Community Chorus, is celebrating 40 seasons of joyful singing in the heart of Farmington. WMCC will continue…
Workers rally in Jay as part of national union bus tour
Workers, labor leaders and community members rallied in Jay as part of the AFL-CIO’s national bus tour to call for stronger union rights and protections.
Fayette weighs texting service, joins effort to fight invasive plants
Fayette Select Board members tabled action on a proposed universal texting service but voted to support a statewide coalition against invasive aquatic plants during their Aug. 19 meeting at Starling…
Sweet Tomatoes Learning Center earns license, grant, plans opening
Sweet Tomatoes Learning Center in Jay celebrates its childcare license, $10,000 grant, and prepares for a Sept. 8 grand opening.
Extension offers late season garden workshop
University of Maine Cooperative Extension will present its second fall gardening webinar, “The Late Season Garden: Reflections and Tasks,” from 6 – 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 23. Horticulture professional…
Fayette panel reviews DHHS warning on Medicaid and SNAP cuts
The Fayette All-Age Friendly Committee heard from Rep. Sharon Frost of Belgrade and reviewed a DHHS report outlining major Medicaid, SNAP, and insurance changes under the new federal law.
Jay library unveils Maine’s first book bench by artist Craig Gray
Jay-Niles Memorial Library has Maine’s first Novel Idea book bench, a project years in the making and made possible by the Florida artist’s visit.
Livermore Falls school board member pleads guilty to driving to endanger in Auburn
Roger Moulton, a Regional School Unit 73 director, had a second, unrelated driving to endanger charge dismissed as part of a plea agreement.
Spruce Mountain schools’ transgender sports policy debate still divides district
Some residents urged the RSU 73 board to rescind its policy that recognizes two sexes, warning of lawsuits and division, while others voiced support for the change.
Livermore Falls board OKs 20-year solar lease with I.on Renewables
The company proposes to build a solar array on the capped landfill at the waste transfer station.
Maine Chapter of the American Institute of Architects announces housing design competition
STATE — The Maine Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA Maine) is pleased to announce the launch of 207 Home: Design Competition, aimed at identifying innovative and sustainable…
Jay, Wilton diving deeper into questions about police coverage in towns
The committee is exploring options to either form one police department, go with Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, or just share services.
UMF launches online Master of Education program to help meet needs of educators
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington is launching a new online graduate program that will provide working professionals with advanced qualifications to improve their earnings and meet the…
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