LIVERMORE FALLS — The first bricks of the Eaton Memorial United Methodist Church were laid in the concrete foundation on July 18, 1906. Memorial windows were placed to honor the memory of several people. The church replaced a prior wooden church building that was moved down the road to Reynolds Avenue and now serves as […]
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Eaton Memorial United Methodist Church closing
The church has been a place for members to share their memories. Couples were joined in matrimony, lives celebrated, children baptized and tears shed. It is a place where people felt safe over the years. At 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 27, the congregation will hold its last worship service. Members voted on Oct. 24 to […]
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Posted inFranklin, Lewiston-Auburn
Carthage man enters guilty plea on aggravated assault charge
FARMINGTON — A Franklin County justice Friday accepted a guilty plea from a Carthage man accused of stabbing his girlfriend in the neck with a butcher knife last year. Bennie T. Bowie II, 48, pleaded to a charge of aggravated assault, not agreeing with the state’s evidence but acknowledging that if it was presented to […]
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Anson woman sentenced for child sexual molestation
FARMINGTON — A Franklin County justice sentenced an Anson woman Friday to six years in prison with all but 2½ years suspended for unlawful sexual contact with a child under age 12. Anna LaRochelle, 26, was also sentenced to seven years of probation. Justice William Stokes also sentenced her to two years, to be served […]
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Chesterville election procedures questioned
CHESTERVILLE — Selectmen announced Thursday evening that they have received complaints about Election Day procedures and were notified two new selectmen may not have been legally sworn into office. Selectmen David Archer and Anne Lambert resigned their positions in September and a notice of an election to fill their seats was posted at the Town […]
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‘Mainers’ mural restored in Farmington
FARMINGTON — The mural “Mainers” was reinstalled Monday on the wall of Java Joe’s Corner Cafe by street artist Pigeon. The weather and vandalism had taken a toll on the mural facing Church Street which celebrates diversity in our communities, said Sarah Maline, associate professor of art history/gallery director at the University of Maine at […]
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IRS penalties explained in Chesterville
CHESTERVILLE — A penalty the town paid to the IRS earlier this year was for failing to file reports on payroll taxes, according to information shared at Thursday night’s selectmen meeting. Board Chairman Guy Iverson and Selectman Matt Welch recently met with attorney Frank Underkuffler, who provided a statement to be released to the public. […]
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House District 74 recount request withdrawn
JAY — The recount requested for the House District 74 race between Keith Cornelio and Tina Riley, both of Jay, has been withdrawn, Jay Town Clerk Ronda Palmer said Thursday. Kristen Muszynski of the Office of the Secretary of State, Division of Elections, confirmed the withdrawal. At the polls Nov. 8, Cornelio, a Republican, received 2,298 […]
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Due to an equipment failure, the Sun Journal’s production was significantly delayed overnight Wednesday and many Thursday morning papers were late. If you experienced a later than usual delivery, it was not the fault of your carrier. We apologize for that delay.