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Farmington board accepts grant to combat drunken driving
FARMINGTON — The Board of Selectmen on Tuesday accepted a grant of $8,319 for the Police Department to conduct patrols for drunken drivers. “We have a demonstrated need as proven by the fatal accident last New Year’s morning and our over 100-plus OUI arrests last year,” Police Chief Jack Peck wrote in a memo to […]
Mt. Blue freshmen create tiny houses based on book characters
FARMINGTON — Freshmen in Dan Ryder’s English class at Mt. Blue Campus built tiny houses as part of their reading of John Steinbeck’s novel, “Of Mice and Men.” They read the book and created houses based off the physical and emotional needs of the characters, student Clay McCarthy said. Houses were either built physically or […]
Chesterville road improvement estimates shared
CHESTERVILLE — Selectmen have been given an estimate of $5.37 million to repair 31 sections of town roads. Bruce Manzer, owner of Bruce A. Manzer Inc. of Anson, presented his recommendations and estimates for repairs in writing to the board Thursday night. Town officials and Manzer inspected town roads Jan. 16 and discovered several need […]
Lewiston man charged after fight in Rangeley
RANGELEY — One person was injured early Sunday and a Lewiston man was charged after a fight at Moose Alley on Main Street. Kevin Deschambeault, 44, of Lewiston was issued a summons on a misdemeanor charge of assault, Rangeley Police Chief Russell French said. Officer Jacob Richards responded at 12:06 a.m. to a fight at […]
UMF students’ efforts result in grant for homeless shelter
FARMINGTON — Western Maine Homeless Outreach received a $5,000 grant from Skowhegan Savings Bank on Monday, thanks to the efforts of students at the University of Maine at Farmington. The money will help educate people living at the shelter at Living Waters Assembly of God Church, 547 Wilton Road in Farmington, on how to budget and […]
Annual Snodeo entertains with speed and stunts
RANGELEY — It was impossible to drive through Rangeley on Saturday without seeing a snowmobile — every size and color imaginable — with riders of nearly every age. Thanks to Rangeley Lakes Snowmobile Club and numerous other sponsors, Snodeo, a weekend-long fundraiser, has been happening annually for over 20 years. On Saturday, the last day […]
Farmington’s first police chief remembered
FARMINGTON — Farmington’s first police chief, Raymond B. Orr Sr., was remembered Friday as a good person who was always willing to help. “Everybody says that, but he really did,” grandson, Jason Orr, said. “If you had a problem, he would help you find a solution.” Orr, 88, of Farmington, died Tuesday at Franklin Memorial […]
Chesterville board hires part-time clerk-treasurer
CHESTERVILLE — Collaborating by phone Friday, selectmen hired New Sharon Town Clerk Pamela Griswold to work part time as clerk and treasurer, board Chairman Guy Iverson said. The decision came one day after Town Clerk and Tax Collector Heather Wheeler resigned and the Town Office was closed, leaving residents unable to register vehicles, license dogs […]
Chesterville budget options presented
CHESTERVILLE — Board of Selectmen Chairman Guy Iverson shared two preliminary budget proposals for the Budget Committee to work from Thursday evening. Iverson said he looked at spending as of Dec. 28, 2016, moved some things around and took into account growth, revenue sharing and the Local Roads Assistance Program. One budget would be a […]