FARMINGTON — One of the first steps in a 20-year master plan for the campus of the University of Maine at Farmington is a complete renovation and expansion of the Snack Bar in the Student Center. The renovated Snack Bar, which was enlarged into the former space of the UMF Bookstore, is expected to open […]
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Franklin County arrest log
• Raymond Graf, 33, Skowhegan, two counts operating after suspension, Jan. 30, $300 cash bail, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. • Stephen J. Tremblay, 41, West Charleston, Vermont, operating under the influence, criminal speed, Jan. 30, $400 cash bail, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. • Kevin G. Bliss, 61, Oquossoc, warrant, Jan. 31, $500 cash bail, Rangeley Police Department. […]
Wilton Fish & Game Club receives permit for shooting range
WILTON — The Planning Board on Thursday unanimously approved a permit for the Wilton Fish & Game Club to expand its shooting range. During a public hearing attended by over 60 residents, club members and abutters, the board listened to concerns about noise and regulations. The approval was based on the club’s site application, which […]
Town plow truck, car collide in Jay
JAY — A town plow truck and a car collided at Oak and Main streets on Wednesday morning, police said. No one was injured. Shari Ouellette, 45, of Jay was driving on Oak Street toward Main Street, also known as Route 4, and Public Works Department employee Terry Greenleaf, 51, of Jay was turning right […]
Wilton Fish & Game Club receives permit for shooting range
WILTON — The Planning Board on Thursday unanimously approved a permit for the Wilton Fish & Game Club to expand its shooting range. During a public hearing attended by over 60 residents, club members and abutters, the board listened to concerns about noise and regulations. The approval was based on the club’s site application, which […]
Town plow truck, car collide in Jay
JAY — A town plow truck and a car collided at Oak and Main streets on Wednesday morning, police said. No one was injured. Shari Ouellette, 45, of Jay was driving on Oak Street toward Main Street, also known as Route 4, and Public Works Department employee Terry Greenleaf, 51, of Jay was turning right […]
Hollandstrong Fishing Derby to be held in memory of lost mariner
LIVERMORE —Deb Roberts of Wilton, with family and friends, is preparing for the second annual Hollandstrong Fishing Derby on Saturday, Feb. 11, at Round Pond in memory of Roberts’ son, mariner Michael Holland. Holland, 25, of Wilton, was one of 33 crew members who died aboard the SS El Faro, a cargo ship that sank […]
Plowing hazards confront Strong selectmen
STRONG — Highway Foreman Duayne Boyd warned selectmen Tuesday night that commercial and private plow drivers are creating hazardous situations for his crew and town equipment. Some private and commercial plow truck drivers are pushing snow from driveways and yards across town roads onto snowbanks that already are too high for municipal vehicles to cut down, […]
RSU 9 approves nonunion staff contracts
FARMINGTON — The Regional School Unit 9 board voted 11-2 Tuesday to accept its Contract Resolution Committee’s recommendation to give a 2.03 percent wage increase to nonunion Central Office staff, Superintendent Tom Ward said Wednesday. The action on the office staff contract and another one for nonunion nutritional staff followed a nearly two-hour executive session. […]
Farmington Budget Committee reaffirms library budget
FARMINGTON — The Budget Committee voted 5-1 Wednesday to reaffirm its recommendation of $165,945 for the Farmington Public Library this year. The committee met unexpectedly to review its recommendation, after the Board of Selectmen on Tuesday recommended $157,723 for the library. The library requested $187,094. Budget Committee members Peter Tracy, Beth Edwards, Judith Murphy, Chairman […]