JAY — Lauren Faeth had her right leg amputated below the knee last December, the day after taking her nursing boards. The start of the year was a struggle with medical complications, but she’s off and running. Literally. The 24-year-old is hoping to run the Beach to Beacon 10-kilometer road race this year and the […]
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New Vineyard boy is learning to stand on reattached leg
Four-year-old Adam Mattson of New Vineyard, whose legs were severed in a bucket loader accident Oct. 23, is getting around in a wheelchair. Physical and occupational therapists are working to help him stand — a few seconds at a time — on his reattached leg. The length he is able to stand should gradually increase. Adam walked […]
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Lack of first responders a concern in Chesterville
CHESTERVILLE — At two recent board meetings, selectmen have discussed the availability of trained firefighters to respond to emergency calls. In late November, Fire Chief John Archer told the board he had no one licensed for emergency medical service calls. Several want to take the training and two need to finish training. “People are working; […]
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Farmington librarian leaves position
Patrons of Farmington Public Library expressed good wishes to librarian Maurie Stockford of Mount Vernon on her last day at the library. Stockford has accepted a position as the new library director for RSU 40, comprising Waldoboro, Warren, Washington, Friendship and Union. (Ann Bryant/Franklin Journal)
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Merger, Gallant among area’s top 10 stories of 2017
Try describing 2017 in a concise way. We dare you. In Maine, as in the rest of the country, it was a year that started with a loud and often ugly political debate that never seemed to end. There were scandals of all kinds and tragedies almost too immense to bear. Locally, the idea to […]
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Police charge owner of 9 beagles left in subzero temps
FREEMAN TOWNSHIP — Police have charged the owner of nine beagles, including three puppies, for leaving them in an abandoned, unheated garage, with an open door, to face subzero temperatures. David Ellis, 46, of Avon, was charged Friday, Franklin County Sheriff Scott Nichols said. “The dogs are doing fine at the shelter now; they were […]
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Chesterville board considers discontinuing part of Webber Road
CHESTERVILLE — Selectmen last week approved placing an article on the March 12 town meeting warrant asking voters to discontinue a section of Webber Road. Selectmen will also seek an easement with Arnold Couture to build a new turnaround. At issue is a gate erected by property owner Chris Osgood that must be opened for […]
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Mt. Blue Community Access TV available online
FARMINGTON — Mt. Blue Community Access TV is now available on the internet. Several shows, including high school sports, are available through live streaming. “We’re very optimistic,” JP Fortier, executive director, said of the future of the local-access station. “But it is also very challenging.” The station is adding new services and promoting internet access […]
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Warming Center, ECU Heat options for getting in out of the cold
FARMINGTON — While Mainers will likely try to tough it out during this cold spell, a little help may be needed as the days of below-zero temperatures progress. “People are proud and may try to be self-sufficient,” said Tim Hardy, director of Franklin County Emergency Management. So far the agency has had no request for […]
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Subzero smile in Jay
Devon Darling of Livermore Falls, who has been employed at Riverside Kwik Stop in Jay for more than two years, had a smile — frozen? — on his face while pumping gas in the bitter cold Thursday. (Liz Marquis/Sun Journal)