EUSTIS — A Massachusetts man was killed Sunday when the snowmobile he was driving went around a sharp corner on an ITS trail and struck a tree, according to a news release from Cpl. John MacDonald of the Maine Warden Service. Dennis Picard, 60, of South Chatham was pronounced dead at the scene near Landers […]
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Jay man arrested in maple syrup heist
WILTON — Police say they have arrested a Jay man in the theft of 50 half-gallons of maple syrup from a More Acres Road business. Brandon Hall, 24, a former employee of the business, was charged with theft and burglary Saturday at the Franklin County Detention Center, Wilton Police Chief Heidi Wilcox said. Police recovered […]
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Franklin County: Child abuse in spotlight
FARMINGTON — New programming for families is available to address Franklin County’s high rate of child abuse. Members of the advisory panel, Friends Reducing Abuse & Neglect of Kids Living in our Neighborhoods, gathered Monday morning to hear updates on ways the Franklin County Children’s Task Force and partners are providing families with support and resources to strengthen […]
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Jay forecloses on seven properties
JAY — The town foreclosed on seven properties Jan. 31 and gave owners 30 days to pay back taxes and sewer liens. Most owners or mortgage holders have indicated they will pay up by the March 3 deadline. A letter sent to property owners advised that if payment was made in full, the property could […]
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Livermore man attempts to eat cocaine in Chesterville
CHESTERVILLE — Police say a Livermore man was handcuffed when he ate cocaine, taken from him as evidence, from the hood of a state police cruiser. Caleb Hupper, 27, was arrested on charges of operating under the influence, refusing to submit to arrest, possession of scheduled drugs, violating condition of release, operating without a license […]
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'Underwearness' project helps children
PHILLIPS — Generous donors bring books, housewares, coats, hats and other useful items to their local thrift shops and shelters. Throughout the year, and especially at Christmas, donations of clothes, toys and nonperishable foods are common, but one essential category usually is not on the radar. Many children who these thrift shops and shelters serve […]
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Five deer killed in Farmington accidents
FARMINGTON — Police said five deer were struck and killed by vehicles in less than five hours Thursday evening. None of the drivers were injured, Bonnie Pomeroy, office manager at Farmington Police Department, said. At 5:15 p.m., Leanne Dickey of Anson was driving on the New Vineyard Road near the self-storage units when a deer ran […]
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Chesterville advised on plow driver's license
CHESTERVILLE — On-call highway worker Aaron Forbes will only drive the one-ton truck or the loader until his Class B commercial driver’s license is reinstated in August, Board of Selectmen Chairman Guy Iverson said at Thursday night’s board meeting. Forbes had his Class B license suspended because of a drunken-driving charge, which Road Foreman Mike Cote […]
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Citizens for Common Sense Education plans open house
CHESTERVILLE — Citizens for Common Sense Education will hold an open house from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, at the Town Hall. The group of residents from Regional School Unit 9 towns meets monthly to discuss school issues, and to monitor the school budget and the state’s participation in education, moderator Robert Millay […]
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Livermore board OKs two junkyard permits
LIVERMORE — Junkyard/automobile graveyard permits for Richard Damon and Rodney Newman were renewed by selectpersons Tuesday night. Administrative Assistant Amy Byron said Damon attended the public hearing before the selectpersons’ meeting. No concerns were raised, she said. Damon has operated his facility for at least 12 years on Route 108, the Boothby Road. Newman’s facility […]