Jay street sweeper malfunctions, rolls back on steep hill and rolls over

The driver of the sweeper, town employee Darren Fournier, 53, of Dixfield was not injured but the machine was damaged.

Livermore board OKs lights near Brettuns Pond beach

Photos: Spring cleaning in Livermore Falls

Ken Pelletier cleans up the branches, leaves and dead grass between the Androscoggin River and the gazebo in Livermore Falls.

Farmington woman accused of smoking crack, endangering child in Wilton

Michelle M. Belanger, 33, was arrested on two counts of endangering a child, unlawful possession of crack cocaine and refusal to submit to arrest or detention.

Jay to put 2 foreclosed properties out to bid

The Jay Select Board also changed the date of the next regular meeting to 6 p.m. April 26 at the Town Office.

Tips for spring hiking in Maine

Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife website has a list of preparation tips on its website.

Wardens warn spring hikers to be prepared for winter conditions

Two hikers from Kennebec County were rescued on the Appalachian Trail in northern Franklin County.

Applicants for medical marijuana store in Livermore Falls appeal denial of license

A tie vote by selectmen meant the motion to approve failed to pass.

Franklin County EMA director to retire; deputy director named successor

Tim Hardy of Farmingtonwill retire on April 30 and Amanda Simoneau will take over May 1.

Spruce Mountain school budget cut by $100,000

The amount for regular instruction in Regional School Unit 73 was decreased $100,000 after numbers obtained from Anthem for insurances came in less than anticipated.