FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners agreed Tuesday to request an application from Central Maine Power Co. for decorative temporary attachments to utility poles on behalf of the Madrid Historical Society. Members of the society would like to put up 12 to 16 U.S. flags on poles along a short section of Route 4 and Reeds […]
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Farmington police officer, dispatcher honored for helping to save a life
FARMINGTON — A Farmington police officer and a Franklin County dispatcher were honored Wednesday for their efforts to help save a life. Gathered outside the Franklin Regional Communications Center, Farmington officer Bridgette Gilbert and Franklin County Communications Specialist Blaine Rackliff were surprised to find police officers, family members and Ron and Deborah Gregoire of Chesterville […]
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Wilton board seeks info on downtown revitalization bid
WILTON — The Board of Selectpersons tabled awarding a bid for the downtown revitalization project Tuesday. A special board meeting has been set for 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, at the Town Office for the board to acquire more information before making the decision. Bids were received from E.L. Vining & Son and Pratt & […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were recently recorded at the Oxford County Jail: • Braden Hawley, 33, of Brownfield, failure to appear, 2:35 p.m., Aug. 11 in Brownfield, Maine State Police. • Rowan Polen, 21, of Denmark, operating under the influence, 3:05 a.m., Aug. 12 in Fryeburg, Fryeburg Police Department. • Jonathan Baez, 21, of […]
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Farmington Police seek help finding truck involved in hit and run accident
FARMINGTON — Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying the driver of a pickup truck that sideswiped a car Sunday evening on Industry Road. The Police Department is looking for a dark colored pickup truck with a loud exhaust that was headed east on Route 43, also known as Industry Road. It was traveling […]
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Talent show a big hit in Phillips
PHILLIPS — The kickoff for Phillips Old Home Days showcased the talents of its young people and its community Tuesday. The annual week of fun will include many more events, but the eighth-graders at the Phillips Elementary school were in charge on Tuesday night. They are planning a trip to Quebec at the end of […]
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Government spending reduced in Livermore Falls
LIVERMORE FALLS — All 10 warrant articles passed at Tuesday’s special town meeting, leading to a reduction in town spending of a little more than $100,000 compared to last year’s budget. The articles failed to pass at the June annual town meeting. Article 2, which asked if the town should vote to raise and appropriate $27,855 […]
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Kingfield tax rate lowered
KINGFIELD — Taxpayers will see a lower bill in the mail for the 2016-17 fiscal year. Selectmen on Tuesday lowered the tax rate from $17.50 to $17 per $1,000 of assessed property value. They agreed unanimously that the lower rate represents a commitment to maintain a healthy surplus for unforeseen financial needs, while providing a […]
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Wilton teen hit by air gun pellet
WILTON — Police said a teenager was accidentally hit by a pellet while he and another teen were using air guns Tuesday afternoon on a family property on High Street. The boy received what appeared to be a superficial injury to the stomach and was taken to Franklin Memorial Hospital to be checked, Wilton Police […]
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Franklin County holds first meeting on proposed TIF amendment
FARMINGTON – A Franklin County tax increment financing consultant reviewed a proposed amendment to a 2008 TIF agreement Tuesday that he said would maximize the benefit to county residents, inside and outside of the unorganized territory. It was the first of two informational meetings with the second planned for 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 7, at […]