FARMINGTON — A Jay man pleaded guilty Friday to pointing a loaded handgun at two women in a vehicle in December 2016 while his young child was in the back seat of the truck. Jacob Couture, 27, was sentenced to 364 days in jail with all of it suspended and one year of probation, Andrews […]
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Loggers' Den plans to go back to the past
WILTON — The new owners of a plot on Route 2 hope to go back in time with a sawmill and retail store. Plans for the Loggers’ Den, next to Dollar General, include three structures, an 18- by 48-foot sawmill producing live-edge lumber; a 24- by 34-foot store to display and sell wood crafts including “wacky wood” furniture […]
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Farmington man sentenced for burning truck
FARMINGTON — A local man was sentenced Friday to eight years in prison, all suspended, and three years of probation for burning a truck on Keep Road in Jay in February 2016 that belonged to his former girlfriend’s new boyfriend. Michael Davis, 22, of Farmington pleaded guilty to arson in Franklin County Superior Court. The […]
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Phillips man pleads guilty to assaulting partner
FARMINGTON — A Phillips man pleaded guilty Thursday to hitting his domestic partner’s head against a wall and choking her Feb. 4 at a residence they shared in Wilton. Joel Thompson, 43, entered guilty pleas to a Class B charge of aggravated assault and a Class D charge of domestic violence assault in Franklin County […]
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Farmington dam study sparks debate
FARMINGTON — A first look at options for the Walton’s Mill Dam on Wednesday raised strong emotions at times, as nearby landowners voiced concerns about potential demolition or changes to the dam. Neighbors who have enjoyed the scenic pond for recreation and viewing wildlife questioned the existence of salmon in the stream and the potential […]
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Chester Greenwood Day celebrates earmuff inventor
FARMINGTON — The 41st Chester Greenwood Day, a celebration of the earmuff inventor and illustrious resident, will take place Saturday, Dec. 2, in downtown Farmington. It’s hosted by the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce. The theme is Favorite Childhood Toy. The day includes a variety of activities from craft sales to open houses, the Rotary’s Festival […]
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Franklin County to hold hearing on UT budget proposal
FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners will hold a public hearing at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, at the county courthouse on a proposed $1.13 million budget for the unorganized territory in 2018-19. Commissioners are required to approve a budget annually by Dec. 31. It is sent to the state for review and approval. If accepted, […]
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Practicing in Farmington for show
Jacob Decker, 4, left, of New Sharon, Della Kangas, 3, and Anthony Witherall, 5, both of Farmington, practice with streamers as they watch instructor Sue Jones, not shown, guide them during practice Wednesday for the Farmington Christmas Show being held at 4 p.m. Dec. 16 at the Farmington Community Center. Jones has done 24 Christmas […]
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Family left homeless after New Vineyard fire
NEW VINEYARD — Crews on Wednesday battled a chimney fire that spread to the walls of a home on High Street. When the first fire crews arrived, they reported flames and smoke coming from the second floor of the single-family home at 2 High St. No one was hurt in the 4 p.m. blaze, but […]
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Eustis woman accused of threatening dog walker with pellet rifle
EUSTIS — A local woman is accused of pointing a high-powered air rifle at a man walking his dog on Ken’s Way next to her property, Franklin County Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. said Wednesday. Deputy Brad Scovil responded at 9:12 a.m. Tuesday to a report of a woman threatening the caller with a rifle. The […]