Maine Paper and Heritage Museum President Sherry Judd, second from right, gives a tour of the museum during Livermore Falls History Night on Friday. The town hosted several events, including live music, tractor rides and business specials, during the annual event. (Barry Matulaitis/Sun Journal) Jason Gibbs of Livermore gives tractor rides during Livermore Falls History […]
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Wilton police investigating burglaries
WILTON — Police are investigating several burglaries that occurred between Wednesday night and Thursday morning along Village View and High streets, Police Chief Heidi Wilcox said in an email Thursday. At least five homes and a vehicle were entered by at least one person believed to be on foot, she wrote. Items taken include an […]
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Judge sets bail for suspected drug dealer from Wilton
FARMINGTON — A Franklin County justice Friday set bail for a Wilton man charged with drug possession at $50,000 cash or $100,000 worth of real estate. Dennis J. Ayala, 55, was arrested Tuesday on charges of unlawful possession of a drug containing fentanyl powder and violating bail conditions. Maine State Police, Wilton police and the […]
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Energy efficiency project this summer in RSU 73
LIVERMORE FALLS — Improving energy efficiency is a top priority this summer in Regional School Unit 73. Ken Vining, the district’s supervisor of facilities and transportation, told the RSU 73 board of directors Thursday that new lighting and windows will be installed at some buildings, and new propane boilers are planned for Spruce Mountain Elementary […]
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Farmington couple receives Salt & Light Award
FARMINGTON — The Farmington Area Ecumenical Ministry has recognized Bill and Irene Berry for their commitment to the ministry and to helping others. The Farmington couple were presented Thursday with the 2018 Annual Salt & Light Award at the Farmington Area Ecumenical Ministry’s annual meeting at Fairbanks Union Church. The ministry comprises nine churches in Franklin […]
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Randall Gifford, founder of Gifford’s Famous Ice Cream, dies at age 90
FARMINGTON — Randall Gifford, the founder of the iconic Gifford’s Famous Ice Cream that began as a small dairy in Skowhegan, has died at the age of 90. Gifford passed away Monday, May 21. He started the business with his wife, Audrey, after buying a small dairy farm in Farmington in 1971. Both had grown […]
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Round Pond portable toilet removed due to vandalism
LIVERMORE — A portable toilet that was vandalized three weeks in a row has been removed from the Round Pond boat launch off Route 4, Administrative Assistant Amy Byron said Tuesday. It will not be replaced for Memorial Day. Obscenities were spray-painted on the structure and there was trash filling the toilet and around the […]
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Memorial Day events
The following Memorial Day observations are scheduled for the weekend: Saturday LEWISTON: Memorial Day parade will begin at 9:30 a.m. in Kennedy Park, move to Auburn and back again over the Longley Bridge, ending at Veterans Memorial Park at Main and Lincoln streets. The ceremony will begin around 10:30 a.m. Units invited include veterans’ posts […]
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Farmington firetruck gets checkup
Farmington firefighters Corey Mills, left, and Stan Wilcox check the Fire Rescue Department’s Tower 3 truck at the fire station Wednesday. (Donna M. Perry/Sun Journal) Farmington firefighters Corey Mills, left, and Stan Wilcox check the Fire Rescue Department’s Tower 3 truck at the fire station Wednesday. (Donna M. Perry/Sun Journal) Firefighters Corey Mills, left, and […]
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Police: Wilton man found hiding in attic with grow operation
WILTON — A local man accused in April of selling crack cocaine was arrested early Wednesday after he was found in his attic with marijuana plants, according to a court document. Dennis J. Ayala, 55, of Wilton appeared in court Wednesday on a felony charge of unlawful possession of a drug that contained fentanyl powder, […]