FARMINGTON – A Franklin County Sheriff’s Office corrections officer and deputy were honored Friday for their dedication and service to the county. Felicia Floyd of Jay was named the 2015 Corrections Office of the Year and Cpl. Matthew Brann of New Vineyard was recognized as 2015 Deputy of the Year. He was also recognized as […]
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Franklin County residents recognized for saving Canadian’s life
FARMINGTON – Several members of the Lane family of New Vineyard, a New Vineyard firefighter and a Franklin County deputy were recognized Friday by Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. for their part in saving the life of a Canadian truck driver on Dec. 23, 2015. Franklin County dispatcher William “Bill” Hoyt has also been nominated for […]
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‘Colorful’ character from Farmington remembered for antics
FARMINGTON — One of Farmington’s most colorful residents passed away this week. Joel Batzell Bridges, 66, died Tuesday morning at Maplecrest Rehabilitation and Living Center in Madison, according to facility staff. He has been a resident there since August. Known for his sometimes eccentric behavior that often challenged town officials, Bridges previously ran a sign […]
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‘Customs’ scam robs Industry man
FARMINGTON — An Industry man is out $1,000 in a sweepstakes scam, after two men claiming to be FBI or U.S. Customs agents flashed badges and told the man he won $800,000. Franklin County Detective Lt. David St. Laurent was told that two men showed up at the residence wearing suits and driving a dark-colored […]
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RSU 9 board to consider candidate for principal
FARMINGTON — The Regional School Unit 9 Administrator Evaluation Committee will recommend a candidate for principal of Mt. blue Middle School on Tuesday, March 8. The committee will meet with the school board at 6 p.m. at The Forum at Mt. Blue Campus. Principal Gary Oswald, who is in his 18th year in the position […]
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Livermore couple loses home, pets in fire
LIVERMORE – Fire destroyed a home at 9 Pulsifer Road on Thursday afternoon, leaving a family homeless and a pair of dogs dead. The home is owned by Don and Constance Robinson, who were not home at the time, according to Livermore Fire Chief Donald Castonguay. He said the cause was unknown. The State Fire […]
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Court allows Verso to continue normal business operations
JAY — Verso Corp. announced Wednesday in a news release that it received final approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the District of Delaware for a variety of first-day motions related to its voluntary restructuring under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. These final orders issued by the court will allow Verso to […]
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UMF biomass plant heating up campus
FARMINGTON — After months of planning and construction, the biomass central heating plant at the University of Maine at Farmington is up and running. The plant is fueled by Maine wood chips and started heating 23 campus buildings last month, Jeffrey McKay, director of Facilities Management, said. Those buildings make up about 95 percent of […]
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RSU 9 to get more state aid
FARMINGTON — Regional School Unit 9 is projected to receive an increase of $66,891 from the state under its 2016-17 funding formula. The Essential Programs and Services funding model is the way the state determines the minimum aid schools need to provide an education to students, Superintendent Tom Ward said Tuesday. He reviewed the state’s preliminary […]
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Bail set for Wilton escapee suspect
RUMFORD — A District Court judge set bail at $40,000 Wednesday for a Wilton man facing more than a dozen charges after escaping from a police van, assaulting a police officer and a local woman, and crashing a stolen car into a tree. Derek Cook, 31, of Wilton was arrested Tuesday after he escaped from […]