FARMINGTON (AP) — The attorney for a 23-year-old Maine man accused of bludgeoning his grandmother to death with a hammer in December 2014 says his client intends to change his plea. The Portland Press Herald reported (http://bit.ly/1PwxnFE ) Dana Craney is scheduled to enter his new plea at 1 p.m. on Jan. 4 in Franklin County […]
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Fowl play? Livermore Falls police rescue cold ducks
LIVERMORE FALLS — Two domestic ducks have another chance at life, thanks to the trained eye of a Livermore Falls police officer. Officer Devon Bohacik was patrolling Souther Road on Tuesday night when he spotted two black bumps in the road, Officer Michael Pina said Thursday. Bohacik stopped and found what was first thought to […]
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Norway man accused of using motel room without paying
FARMINGTON — A homeless man from Norway faces charges after entering an unoccupied motel room without registering, police said. Chris Barnard, 65, was arrested Tuesday on charges of burglary and unauthorized use of property after police found him sleeping in a room at Mt. Blue Motel on Routes 2 and 4 in Farmington, Deputy Police […]
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Carthage man faces new charge while in jail accused of attempted murder
FARMINGTON — A Carthage man accused last month of attempting to kill his girlfriend was arrested at the Franklin County jail Tuesday and charged with violating bail conditions by attempting to contact her. Bennie T. Bowie Jr., 47, remained jailed Wednesday with bail set at $20,000 cash. District Attorney Joshua Robbins said in court Wednesday […]
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Livermore Falls fire station problems discussed with architects
LIVERMORE FALLS — Selectmen on Wednesday night discussed structural issues plaguing the fire station with architect George Parker and President Michael Cunningham, both of Lincoln/Haney Engineering Associates Inc. of Brunswick. “I think the issue with voters is, is it worth it to spend money on that building? That’s what it’s going to come down to,” Parker […]
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3 seek election to Wilton Board of Selectpersons
WILTON — Three men are vying for a seat on the Board of Selectpersons in next week’s election. Balloting will be held from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, at the Town Office. The vacancy was created when Paul Berkey Jr. resigned in the fall. Recently, the candidates shared their thoughts about the […]
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Jay WWII memorial vandalized
JAY — One of two globes on the town’s World War II memorial on Main Street was removed and smashed Monday night, according to Jay Police Sgt. Russell Adams. A pedestrian reported the vandalism to police at 2:41 a.m. Tuesday after finding the round, plastic globe that covers a light on the memorial on the […]
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CVA, Sugarloaf to begin construction of skiing competition center
CARRABASSETT VALLEY (AP) — Carrabassett Valley Academy is ready to start construction on a new competition center, thanks to a $1 million grant from the Bill and Joan Alfond Foundation. Earle Morse, chairman of the CVA board of trustees, says the building will bolster Sugarloaf’s standing “as a world-class competition venue.” Construction is set to […]
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Wilton cancels Meet Your Candidates Night
WILTON — Due to the expected snowstorm, The Wilton Group has canceled the Meet Your Candidates Night planned for 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, at Calzolaio Pasta Co. It will not be rescheduled, Town Manager Rhonda Irish said. Elections for the vacant selectboard seat will be from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, at the Town […]
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Livermore Falls police seek stolen car
LIVERMORE FALLS — Police are looking for a 2005 silver Nissan Maxima that was stolen Wednesday from the Livermore Falls Bakery on Gilbert Street, Police Chief Ernest Steward Jr. said. Keys were left in the vehicle, he said. Owners told police they last saw the vehicle early Tuesday morning and reported the vehicle missing at […]