LIVERMORE FALLS — Police said a Livermore Falls man was assaulted and robbed of money and marijuana at a residence in the upper Church Street area Wednesday night. Officers arrested Duane Hanson, 27, of Livermore Falls on a charge of burglary and Felicia Jewell, 29, of Livermore Falls on a charge of hindering apprehension, Police […]
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Farmington to vote on marijuana business moratorium
FARMINGTON — Voters will consider a six-month moratorium on applications, permits and licensing for retail recreational marijuana shops and social clubs during Tuesday’s special town meeting. The moratorium would provide time for the town to adopt new ordinances to regulate these businesses. The town meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Nov. 22 at the Community […]
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Pancreatic cancer awareness day proclaimed in Farmington
FARMINGTON — The Board of Selectmen agreed to observe World Pancreatic Cancer Day on Nov. 17 in Farmington. Resident John Long sought the local designation after his friend was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last year. His friend has since died after battling the disease for a year, he said. An estimated 41,780 Americans will die of […]
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Wilton works on easements with Lions Club, church
WILTON — The Board of Selectpersons decided Tuesday to postpone a special town meeting planned for Dec. 6 until the wording of easement deeds with two private organizations can be worked out. The deeds for the Wilton Lions Club and Wilton United Methodist Church would allow the town to legally go on these organiztions’ properties […]
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Correction: Unorganized territory residents pay for services
FARMINGTON — A story published on Page B1 of the Region edition Wednesday should have said municipal services Franklin County provides to residents of the unorganized territory are charged only to those residents. It was a reporting error.
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Maine to recount House district 78 and 121 ballots
AUGUSTA — A pair of Maine House of Representative races could be the subject of recounts. The Maine Department of the Secretary of State says the requests have been made for House districts 78 and 121. The recounts haven’t yet been scheduled. Recounts of House districts generally take about half a day once they’re scheduled. […]
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Franklin County jury finds New Sharon woman guilty of contempt
FARMINGTON — A jury deliberated for 30 minutes Wednesday before finding a New Sharon woman guilty of contempt for violating a 2010 court order banning her from owning or possessing animals. Carol Murphy, 72, of 248 Lane Road was issued a contempt of court charge in 2014 after Maine Animal Welfare agents and state and […]
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Franklin County sheriff proposes deputy to patrol unorganized territory
FARMINGTON — Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. on Tuesday proposed creating a deputy position dedicated to patrolling the unorganized territory, paid for through the unorganized territory budget. The deputy would provide additional protection and law enforcement presence to the people in northern Franklin County, Nichols said. The proposed unorganized territory budget for Franklin County is $1.28 […]
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Preliminary report on fatal Livermore Falls accident released
AUBURN — A preliminary accident report from the Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office found that a pedestrian entered Park Street and failed to yield the right of way to a Livermore Falls police cruiser in a fatal accident late on Oct. 28. Pedestrian Joseph Slaver, 23, of Livermore Falls, died Oct. 31 from injuries suffered in […]