Devin Harrington of Gray graduated from Livermore Falls High School in 2008. He considered being a zoologist when he was young, but changed his mind to pursue art. He graduated from the Maine College of Art in 2015. He has worked as a model artist for Hasbro — where he hand painted toys for […]
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Farmington celebrates native son with earmuff parade
Chandler Clark, 4, looks down the Chester Greenwood Day parade route Saturday morning with his aunt, Heidi Hedstrom. Chandler’s earmuffs were originally worn by Hedstrom in 1989 when she marched for George H.W. Bush’s inauguration with the Mt. Blue High School marching band. FARMINGTON — Earmuffs of all shapes, goofiness and character attended the 42nd […]
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Farmington cosmetologist patents unique salon product
FARMINGTON — A local cosmetologist has invented a product designed to help professional cosmetologists, colorists, stylists and barbers be more organized and better focused on their clients. The QuadBowl will allow those in the industry to mix multiple hair colors while keeping track of the process and timing, said Yvonne Teele, owner and operator of […]
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Wilton to consider next steps in CMP support
WILTON — Selectperson Tom Saviello told fellow board members Thursday that even though some towns have pulled support for Central Maine Power Co.’s New England Clean Energy Connect project, he thinks it will get state permits. The $950 million project involves building a 145-mile transmission line to deliver power generated by Hydro-Quebec in Quebec to […]
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Strong selectmen, Planning Board talk ordinances
STRONG — Members of the town Planning Board met with selectmen Wednesday night to discuss safety, property values, retail marijuana establishments and ordinances. The town has few ordinances and no zoning, beyond state-mandated shoreland and floodplain protection regulations. On Wednesday, the town’s five selectmen took their concerns to the Planning Board to discuss if new […]
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Former Jay mill demolition continues
Another section of the defunct Otis Mill in Jay is removed Thursday, a month after the steam plant at the former paper mill was torn down. The mill closed in 2009, and the property was purchased by MAC Development in 2015. (Donna M. Perry/Sun Journal)
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Kingfield crash: Farmington grandfather, step-great-grandson in critical condition
FARMINGTON — A grandfather and his step-great-grandson remained in critical condition Wednesday, a day after their car skidded into a tractor-trailer on Route 27 in Kingfield, killing a grandson, officials said. Driver Leroy Gordon, 76, and his step-great-grandson Scott Kidder, 18, both of Farmington, were being treated at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston where […]
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Chilling out in Livermore Falls
A 2-year-old golden retriever chills out Tuesday afternoon by rolling in the snow in a Livermore Falls yard. (Donna M. Perry/Sun Journal) A golden retriever takes a break Tuesday from rolling in the snow in a Livermore Falls yard. (Donna M. Perry/Sun Journal)
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Livermore Falls board to consider sewer main repair
LIVERMORE FALLS — Selectmen will discuss the possibility of repairing a century-old, clay sewer main on Depot Street at their meeting Tuesday. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Town Office. Storms the past two Tuesdays have forced meeting cancellations. Ted Berry Co. Inc. of Livermore, which specializes in several services, including video inspections […]
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Farmington man killed, two others critically injured in Kingfield crash
KINGFIELD — A Farmington man was killed and two other Farmington men were critically injured Tuesday afternoon when their car lost traction on Route 27 and slid sideways into the path of a tractor-trailer. Seth Gordon, 28, died instantly at the scene, according to Franklin County Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. Leroy Gordon, 76, the driver […]