Contracts with Farmington approved in Industry

Voters expressed concerns with not knowing all the details for the fire service contract.

Chesterville says ‘no’ to tax early payment discount, firetruck funds

The discount received for early complete payment of taxes is no longer needed, is an unfair tax, Treasurer Erin Norton said.

Farmington board makes different decisions on three funding requests

Selectmen voted 2-2 on spending up to $25,933.60 for the construction and installation of an electric vehicle charging station in the municipal parking lot at 194 Main St. A $14,000 grant from Efficiency Maine has been received for the project.

Money for Farmington EV charging station fails board vote

FARMINGTON — A request for nearly $26,000 for an electric vehicle charging station failed to win approval from selectmen Tuesday, because they weren’t sure if funding had already been approved and because there may be grants to help pay for it. Planning assistant Cindy Gelinas said former Town Manager Christian Waller signed a five-year contract […]

Lions Club donates to Blue Crew robotics team

JAY — The Jay-Livermore Falls Lions Club recently donated $500 to Blue Crew FIRST Robotics Competition [FRC] Team 6153. The money was used to purchase a new flag to use at FRC competitions and events, member Mason Labonte said in an interview with the Livermore Falls Advertiser in February. “We had a flag last year […]

Livermore sets March 21 meeting to review ballot questions

The Board of Selectpersons proposes a 2023-24 budget of $1.96 million, an increase of $255,908 or 15.1% over the current spending plan, which does not include funds for a new truck for the highway department, nor county and school assessments.

Warm temps after storm catches snow sliding from buildings

Chesterville voters fill two select board seats

Eric Hilton was elected to a three-year seat while Anne Lambert received the most votes for the one-year seat.

Painting a little free library for Jay

RSU 73 proposed budget up 4.92%, cuts would mean losing positions

The Regional School Unit 73 proposed budget for 2023/24 is $23.3 million, an increase of $1.1 million or 4.92% over the current spending plan of $22.2 million.