RANGELEY — Maine State Police say one man was killed and two others were severely injured during an apparent home invasion early Thursday morning. The incident occurred at 2564 Main St. in Rangeley at 1:30 a.m., according to police. The building there has two apartment units overlooking Rangeley Lake and the altercation occurred in one […]
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RSU 9 budget passes by 37 votes
FARMINGTON — Voters in the Regional School Unit 9 district narrowly approved a $32.7 million school budget by a vote of 1,325 to 1,288. It was the second attempt to pass a budget for 2016-17. The nine towns voted as follows: * Chesterville, rejected 70-166; • Farmington, approved 575-400; • Industry, approved 51-46; • New Sharon, […]
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4-H volunteers share special interests with youths
FARMINGTON — Nails go back thousands of years, and most were made by blacksmiths, Robin Beck recently told a 4-H Blacksmith SPIN Club class. After the American Revolution, families — including children — would make their own, she said. Beck, of Livermore Falls, Janine Winn of Temple and Stan Tilton of New Sharon shared their […]
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Pollard Scholarship applications available, ATV Club permission granted
LIVERMORE — Administrative Assistant Amy Byron reminded selectpersons Tuesday night that applications for the Pollard Scholarship are available during business hours at the Town Office. Completed applications are due back by 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 8. A committee will review the applications, Byron said. The Pollard Scholarship was started in 1980 after it was learned […]
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Texas man being held as fugitive from justice out of New Hampshire
JAY — A Texas man who is wanted by New Hampshire police on sexual assault charges is being held as a fugitive from justice at the Franklin County jail in Farmington. Jay police officer Dylan Rider stopped the vehicle Eric Hawkins, 23, of Jasper, Texas, was driving for having no inspection sticker, Jay Police Chief […]
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Oxford County Jail log
PARIS — The following arrests were recently recorded at the Oxford County Jail: • Ross Rainey, 25, of Greenwood, violation of bail conditions, 12:03 a.m., July 23 in Norway, Norway Police Department. • Eric Smith, 35, of Dixfield, operating under the influence, violation of bail conditions and possession of schedule W, X, and Y drugs, […]
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Redneck ‘games’ start in Hebron today
HEBRON — The all-outdoor event formerly known as the Redneck Olympics starts today on dusty fields in Hebron and Minot, 10 days before the Summer Olympic Games in Rio — and 5,000 miles away. The local games — renamed the Redneck Blank, Pig Roast and Music Festival after the U.S. Olympic Committee threatened to sue organizer […]
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The Printing Warehouse in Wilton closes after 21 years
WILTON — After 21 years, The Printing Warehouse will close at 4:30 p.m. Friday for the last time. A sale of the building at 371 U.S. Route 2 east is pending, said Joey Kinsey who along with his wife, Quinnale, own and operate the printing business and copy center. The new owner is not a […]
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Carrabassett Valley official faces 3rd OUI charge
RANGELEY — A former Carrabassett Valley selectman is accused of driving drunk on Tuesday. Stephen E. Pierce, 65, of Carrabassett Valley was arrested on a felony charge of operating under the influence, two priors, and a misdemeanor charge of operating without a license, according to Sgt. Kevin Hartley’s report, Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. said Wednesday. […]
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Strong selectmen approve tax-rate decrease for 2016
STRONG — Selectmen approved a tax rate decrease for 2016 at their Tuesday night meeting. Taxpayers will see a decrease from last year’s $14.70 per $1,000 of property valuation to this year’s $14.20 per $1,000. For a home valued at $100,000, the taxpayer will owe $1,420, compared to $1,470 in 2015. Although selectmen are designated […]