FARMINGTON — The Franklin County sheriff is providing a “safe zone” for people involved in domestic violence situations who have to meet to exchange property, paperwork or children. The zone also offers a public place for people who have done bartering on the internet and are meeting with an unknown party to make an exchange […]
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Farmington Chamber to host legislative candidates forum
FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce will present a Legislative Candidate Forum Breakfast in October. The forum will be held from 7 to 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12, at the University of Maine at Farmington in the North Dining Hall. Featured speakers will include state Sen. Tom Saviello, Joanne Dunlap, Rep. Russell Black, […]
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RSU 73 board gets updates on schools
LIVERMORE FALLS — Spruce Mountain High School Principal T.J. Plourde and the other administrators on Thursday gave the RSU 73 board updates on what is happening in schools. At Spruce Mountain High School in Jay, one activity scheduled this year is a craft fair to benefit the junior class. On Sept. 13 from 5:30 to […]
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Railroad convention attracts hundreds
PHILLIPS — More than 1,400 railroad buffs from around the world are attending the 36th national Narrow Gauge Railroad Convention in Maine this week, including a stop Friday to see the recently restored Monson No. 3 engine. “Last year’s convention was in Houston, Texas, and it drew 700 people,” said Sandy River & Rangeley Lakes Railroad […]
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Jay man found guilty of sexually abusing child
FARMINGTON — A Jay man pleaded no contest Friday to sexually abusing a girl younger than 14 and threatening to murder her and family members if she told anyone. Justice William Stokes found Dwight Stanley, 53, guilty of felony unlawful sexual contact and misdemeanor terrorizing. Conviction on the sexual contact charge carries a penalty of up […]
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Anson woman enters plea in sexual molestation
FARMINGTON — An Anson woman pleaded guilty Thursday to sexually molesting a child under age 12. Anna LaRochelle, 26, entered her pleas to felony unlawful sexual contact and visual aggression against a child by way of Alford plea, which means she doesn’t agree with the state’s evidence but acknowledges if the state presented it to a […]
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Jay to consider policy that will get the town out of digging graves, burials
JAY — Selectpersons will consider an amended Cemetery Policy on Monday that would get the town out of grave-digging and burials and would set new prices for cemetery lots. The meeting will follow a special town meeting at 6 p.m. at the Town Office. The proposed amendment gives responsibility for grave-digging and burials to funeral […]
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Truck stolen in Farmington found in Rhode Island
FARMINGTON — A pickup truck reported stolen from Route 27 early Thursday morning was found overnight in Providence, Rhode Island. Two juveniles were apparently involved, said Detective Marc Bowering of the Farmington Police Department. A 2001 GMC Sierra pickup was reported missing by the owner before 7 a.m. Thursday, Bonnie Pomeroy, Farmington Police Department, read […]
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Local events to honor the victims of September 11th
Events have been planned in memory of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. * Auburn: Sunday, Sept. 11, Auburn Fire Department’s Annual 9/11 Ceremony, 8:30 a.m., Auburn Fire Department, 550 Minot Ave., Auburn. * Livermore Falls: Sunday, Sept. 11, Patriot Day Sept. 11 Remembrance, 6:30-7:15 p.m., Union Park. Rain or shine. * Norway: Sunday, Sept. […]
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Jay Town Office closing for appreciation luncheon
JAY — The Town Office will be closed from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13, for an Employee Appreciation Lunch.