FARMINGTON — Selectmen on Tuesday reviewed a $1.2 million proposal from the Atlantic Salmon Federation for removal of the Walton’s Mill Dam and upgrades to a surrounding public park that would include new restrooms, a pavilion and event space. The proposal, which is expected to be considered by voters in a November referendum, offers an alternative to […]
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Farmington residents report getting scam letters
FARMINGTON — The Police Department has taken several reports of a new scam being mailed to area residents. Letters have been sent that state a namesake of the recipient has died and left $18.5 million in a bank in Hong Kong, according to a news release from the Farmington department. The author of the letter claims […]
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Spring cleaning day in Jay
Susan Therrien, left, and Jody Therrien of Jay do spring cleaning Tuesday around their Jay Auto Wash business on Route 4. (Donna M. Perry/Sun Journal) Susan Therrien, left, and Jody Therrien of Jay clean up sand Tuesday morning at their Jay Auto Wash business on Route 4. (Donna M. Perry/Sun Journal)
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Livermore Falls recreation funding questioned
LIVERMORE FALLS — At a public hearing Monday on Livermore Falls’ proposed $2.5 million budget for 2018, resident Ron Chadwick asked about funding for summer recreation program, which totals $30,218. He said Jay would not be paying its fair share of the recreation budget through taxation, but instead planned to take it out of an […]
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Lewiston bakery raising money for Livermore Fire Department cameras
LIVERMORE — The Italian Bakery in Lewiston is holding a fundraiser to buy thermal-imaging cameras for the Livermore Fire Department. Ben Guild, department training officer and emergency medical responder chief, said the bakery has been offering to do fundraisers to help area fire departments. “This is perfect timing,” Guild said. “The cameras are showing their […]
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A great day for playing outdoors in Farmington
Ian House, 2, of Farmington fills his toy pickup truck with dirt Monday afternoon at Meetinghouse Park in Farmington. Ian came to the park with his baby sitter, Cheyanne Sawyer. (Donna M. Perry/Sun Journal) Ian House, 2, of Farmington plays with his toy truck on Monday afternoon while his baby sitter, Cheyanne Sawyer (not shown), […]
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Livermore Falls man revived with naloxone after Manchester car crash
[UPDATE: Police say there’s no evidence Legendre was under the influence of drugs] AUGUSTA — A Livermore Falls man was administered overdose-reversal medications twice after crashing his car on Prescott Road in Manchester on Saturday morning, authorities said. Jess Legendre, 31, who was taken by ambulance to MaineGeneral Medical Center for treatment before going to […]
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Jay man accused of hitting woman with truck, then striking police cruiser
JAY — A man trying to avoid arrest Friday after hitting a woman with his truck on Bridge Street, backed his truck into a Livermore Falls police cruiser in the parking lot of the Jay Police Department, Police Chief Richard Caton IV said Monday. James Eugene Murphy Jr., 60, of Jay was arrested on felony […]
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Farmington man accused of raping teenager
FARMINGTON — A local man accused of sexually assaulting a teenager was held Monday on $100,000 cash bail at the Franklin County Detention Center. Farmington police arrested Joseph Lawrence Magee, 40, of Farmington on Thursday on a charge of gross sexual assault. Police received information on Wednesday and began an investigation into the complaint. The […]
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This week's agenda
Monday Casco: Zoning Board, 7 p.m., Casco Community Center Dixfield: Selectmen, 5:30 p.m., Ludden Memorial Library; public hearing on application for special amusement permit for American Legion Swasey-Torrey Post 100 Hebron: Selectmen, 7 p.m., Town Office Jay: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Livermore Falls: Public hearing on town budget, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Paris: Selectmen, […]