FARMINGTON — Police said a 14-year-old boy from New Hampshire suspected in 11 vehicle thefts, including three in Farmington, was arrested in Waldo County on Tuesday afternoon. According to Farmington police, the teen is from Groveton, but New Hampshire State Police say he is from Campton. His name was not released because he is a […]
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Plans given for Chesterville bridge replacement
CHESTERVILLE — Replacement of the Dutch Gap Road bridge over the Little Norridgewock Stream is expected to begin next summer at an estimated cost of $480,000 to the federal government, a state official said Wednesday night. Addressing residents at a public information meeting, Joseph Stilwell, Maine Department of Transportation project manager and engineer, said an […]
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RSU 9 committee to interview three candidates for Mt. Blue principal
FARMINGTON — Three candidates will be interviewed for the principal position at Mt. Blue High School and coordinator of Mt. Blue Campus, Superintendent Tom Ward said. Regional School Unit 9 received five applications for the job. Principal Bruce Mochamer of Farmington submitted a letter of resignation in May. He plans to stay on until a new […]
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Tri-town region facing economic crossroads
LIVERMORE FALLS — Jay, Livermore and Livermore Falls officials and residents met at Main-Land Development Consultants Monday to talk about how the Community Heart & Soul program could better their communities economically. “It’s a community-driven process that makes your community healthy and vibrant economically,” said Alison Hagerstrom, Executive Director of the Greater Franklin Development Council. Jane […]
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Girlfriend of man convicted in pedestrian death gets 90 days
FARMINGTON — A Franklin County justice sentenced a New Portland woman Monday to serve 90 days for giving a false report to police after a local woman was killed by a car Jan. 1, 2016. Taylor Gaboury, 21, was walking on Routes 2 and 4, nearly across from the entrance to Franklin Memorial Hospital, when she […]
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Connecticut man accused of supplying heroin to Franklin County
FARMINGTON — A Connecticut man accused of supplying heroin that was sold in the Franklin County area is being held on $25,000 cash bail at the Franklin County Detention Center, officials said. Sean Michael “Cali” Blalock, 32, of Wolcott, Connecticut, was arrested in mid-May in Connecticut on a Maine Drug Enforcement Agency warrant and brought […]
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Farmington’s Hagar gets bail after arrest 38 years after son’s death
PORTLAND (AP) — A judge has granted bail for a father charged with murder nearly 38 years after his son’s death. The lawyer for 62-year-old Burton “Ben” Hagar of Farmington said he was pleased by the development but didn’t know if his client had the resources to post bail. The judge on Friday set Hagar’s […]
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Livermore voters say no to truck purchase, approve ordinances
LIVERMORE — At the town meeting Wednesday night voters defeated a new truck purchase and said no to spending $14,000 to assess potential damages if Wyman and Nelson Pond roads are discontinued. They approved a $1.41 million budget, enacted two new ordinances and amended two ordinances. Selectpersons had recommended purchasing a new Volvo wheeler truck […]
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RSU 9 to set new voting timeline after budget proposal fails
FARMINGTON — Regional School Unit 9 directors are expected to discuss a new budget timeline for a second budget vote when they meet Tuesday, June 20. A proposed $33.89 million budget failed Tuesday, 1,458 to 1,643. The school board meeting will start at 6:30 p.m. with an executive session and the regular board meeting will […]