REGION — During the 35th Annual Maine Maple Sunday, producers explained production methods to scores of visitors. True Mountain Maple owners Mark Prentiss and Kim Roberts of Industry participated for the first time. They built their sap house two years ago, adding a new evaporator last year. “Everybody does it differently. That’s what is so […]
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'We're saying no more': Farmington joins nationwide rally
FARMINGTON — More than 200 people gathered at Mallett School in Farmington on Saturday as part of the March for Our Lives movement, which is dedicated to student-led activism in the fight against gun violence and mass shootings. Mt. Blue High School senior River Lisius organized the event with help from her teachers and community […]
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Carthage man pleads guilty to burning truck, sentenced to five years
FARMINGTON — A Carthage man has been sentenced to serve 20 months of a five-year sentence for burning his father’s truck on Dec. 15, according to Franklin County court documents. Spencer C. Knox, 23, will serve four years of probation after his release from the Department of Corrections. Knox pleaded guilty Monday in Franklin County […]
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Farmington teachers honored for saving colleague's life
FARMINGTON — The Red Cross honored two Farmington teachers this week for saving a colleague’s life. When one teacher heard a colleague in distress in the bathroom, she crawled under her stall and dragged the woman out and another performed CPR. Superintendent Tom Ward said it happened in September during an opening day workshop for […]
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Psych evaluation scheduled for Jay man accused of killing girlfriend
FARMINGTON — A Jay man accused of killing his girlfriend last summer at her home in Jay is scheduled Tuesday to undergo a forensic evaluation for competency, criminal responsibility and other mental conditions, according to a court document. Dr. Robert Riley, a consultant neuro-psychologist for State Forensic Services is scheduled to conduct the examination. James […]
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Spruce Mountain High School prepares for accreditation visit
JAY — A panel presentation by staff members and students at Spruce Mountain High School is scheduled for Sunday afternoon as part of the school’s accreditation process. The presentation, scheduled to begin at 1 p.m., is to be followed by group interviews with parents and school board members. The gathering concludes with a public reception. SMHS […]
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Livermore selectpersons will now meet Mondays
LIVERMORE — Selectpersons voted Tuesday night to change their meeting nights to Mondays, approved two junkyard permits, reviewed safe lifting procedures and heard an update on the town truck. The board changed its meeting day to Tuesdays due to a work conflict when Wayne Timberlake was elected to the board. Another work conflict has led […]
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Livermore Falls fire chief advises selectmen on loan options
LIVERMORE FALLS — Fire Chief Edward Hastings IV told selectmen at their meeting Tuesday that a 20-year loan for the fire station renovations seemed like the best option for the town. He said the renovations will cost around $720,000, including about $60,000 in project overruns. Hastings said that after reviewing 10-, 20-, and 30-year loans, […]
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Farmington town meeting Monday to consider budget, ordinance amendments
FARMINGTON — Voters at the annual town meeting Monday will decide whether to approve a 2 percent pay raise for employees and approve a moratorium ordinance on marijuana-related businesses. The business meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at the Community Center, 127 Middle St. Voters will go to the polls at the center to elect […]
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Two teens taken to hospital after drinking in Livermore Falls building
LIVERMORE FALLS — Two teenage boys were taken by ambulance to hospitals Wednesday afternoon when they fell ill after consuming alcohol, according to Police Chief Ernest Steward Jr. One of the boys was rushed to Franklin Memorial Hospital in Farmington. The other was taken to Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, then transferred to Maine […]