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Tim “T.D.” Hardy named new chief of Farmington Fire Rescue Department
The Farmington Fire Chief Advisory Hiring Committee unanimously selected Hardy from among more than 20 applicants in the nationwide search. → Read More
Livermore elephant draws interest, intrigue
Current owner Cea Jay Pitcher is looking for a forever home for the 10-foot plus mounted elephant. → Read More
Spruce Mountain schools to use early releases for professional development time next year
Superintendent Scott Albert addressed school safety in the aftermath of the shooting in Texas. → Read More
Spruce Mountain automotive students learn basics while restoring 1953 Bel Air
Students are making panels from scratch since the program lacks funds to purchase them. Once restored, the car will be raffled off to purchase stamped steel parts and a vehicle for another restoration project. → Read More
D. Robin Beck elected vice chair of Regional School Unit 73 board of directors
Board accepts resignation of Vice Chair Michael Morrell of Jay. → Read More
Farmington board authorizes changes to High Street renovation project
Another 580 feet of sidewalk and six more streetlights were added to the first phase of the project, removing the need for a second bid process. → Read More
Photos: Veterans honored in Farmington, Wilton
Services in Farmington and Wilton were held Thursday to honor veterans, their families and friends. → Read More
Livermore to consider Hollandstrong tennis court match in next budget
The request for about $9,000 of in-kind work, with similar amounts provided from Jay and Livermore Falls, must go to voters if selectpersons put it on the warrant. → Read More
Farmington Planning Board approves latest solar project
The array is expected to provide a environmental benefits and electrical power to be used locally. → Read More
Farmington board votes to not seek a moratorium for solar projects
Last week abutters expressed concern over the 75 foot setbacks in a solar farm application, but those distances have since increased. → Read More
New Sharon voters set limits on commercial solar energy systems
The ordinance is for solar only, a change from the first ordinance proposed. → Read More
Spruce Mountain schools move to remote learning until Nov. 15
Many students and staff have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past few days. → Read More
Spruce Mountain school board hears concerns about quarantining
Students falling behind in classwork and parents missing work mentioned. → Read More
Livermore fire chief advises department can continue emergency medical services
Maine EMS said a written procedure is required banning unvaccinated personnel from doing patient care. → Read More
Livermore board votes to suspend Fire Department’s EMS license due to vaccination mandate
Four emergency medical responders have not had a COVID-19 shot. → Read More
Spruce Mountain staff ‘overwhelmed’ by COVID-19 quarantines
Nearly 300 students quarantined because of 46 coronavirus cases in RSU 73. → Read More
Franklin County Commission expansion stirs debate among Farmington selectmen
Proposal could split Farmington into two districts. → Read More
Photos: Plants, puddles and pats at Farmington Fair
Former 4-H Community Education Assistant Judy Smith is surprised Friday with plants from current and former Franklin County Cooperative Extension staff, Executive Board members and fair officials at the Farmington Fair. Smith, who retired in July after 26 years in the position, was thanked for her service to area youth. Pam Harnden/Livermore Falls Advertiser Brinleigh White, 3, of Turner tries… → Read More
Spruce Mountain Elementary School in COVID-19 outbreak
There were three positive cases within 14 days, state CDC says. → Read More
Farmington board approves $5,000 for rail-trail bridge study
High Peaks Alliance is working on a tourism grant to rebuild the Rail Trail Bridge in Farmington but a pre-engineering study is needed first. → Read More