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French Falls trail tour and geocaching contest planned in Jay
JAY — A French Falls trail tour and geocaching contest will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10, at the French Falls Recreation Area. Sponsored by the Jay Recreation Committee and Androscoggin Land Trust, the event offers the public an opportunity to explore French Falls Park and find geocaches placed throughout trail network. Located […]
1973 downed plane discovered north of Rangeley
DAVIS TOWNSHIP — At first, it appeared that a tragedy might be unfolding in this wilderness area northwest of Rangeley. A helicopter pilot came upon the wreckage of an airplane this week, just south of John’s Pond. He initially assumed the worst. “The paint is in excellent shape,” pilot Keith Deschambeault said. “It looks like […]
Farmington police warn of new phone scam
FARMINGTON — The Farmington Police Department is warning citizens of a scam reported to its office for the first time on Thursday. A local resident told police he received a call from someone reporting to be from the government. The caller told him he had been chosen to receive a grant because he had never […]
Brewer woman injured in Sandy River Plantation motorcycle crash
SANDY RIVER PLANTATION — A Brewer woman was seriously injured Tuesday evening when she missed a corner on Route 4 and her motorcycle left the road and struck several rocks. Brianna Lynch, 35, was driving a 2009 Harley-Davidson south about 8 p.m. when she missed the curve near the Appalachian Trail crossing, according to Maine […]
Rangeley police investigating school break-in and counterfeit bill
RANGELEY — Rangeley police are investigating a break-in that occurred sometime between Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning at Rangeley Lakes Regional School. Nothing was taken from the school, but an upstairs room was extensively vandalized, Rangeley Police Chief Russell French said. The room is not a classroom and is probably used for storage, he […]
Franklin Commissioners accept bid for jail medical services
FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners accepted a bid of $163,413.33 Tuesday to provide medical services at the Franklin County Detention Center. Medpro Associates of Dover-Foxcroft will provide seven-day coverage for one year with monthly payments of $13,617.78, Terry Thurlow, health services administrator for Medpro, told commissioners. The contract provides for a potential extension of the […]
Farmington’s First Friday Art Walk may appeal to Pokemon Go! players
FARMINGTON — Pokemon Go! players may especially enjoy downtown Farmington’s First Friday Art Walk & More in August. During the first Friday event, from 5 to 8 p.m., Aug. 5, some businesses will serve as temporary Pokestops, organizer Malcolm Porter said. Participating businesses will post the temporary Pokestop poster in their windows. This is outside […]
Wilton board declares Webb Avenue house dangerous, orders demolition
WILTON — The Board of Selectpersons declared the house at 30 Webb Ave. a dangerous building, after several neighbors complained about mold, vermin and overgrown vegetation at a public hearing Tuesday. The board gave homeowner Shirley Thompson another chance to take action to demolish the building or the town will. Under state law, the town can […]
Livermore Falls board looks for savings
LIVERMORE FALLS — Selectmen sharpened their pencils Tuesday as they looked for places to cut the 2017 town budget. After several warrant articles failed to pass during June’s town meeting, selectmen met in July, and after prolonged discussion, came to a consensus on new amounts. Selectman George Cummings said he wasn’t satisfied with the warrant […]