FARMINGTON — Voters on Tuesday passed a six-month moratorium on licensing recreational marijuana businesses and social clubs, giving the town time to write regulations for them. Over 70 voters attended the meeting. Resident Robert Sirois asked officials why, if the state is going to take several months to a year to develop their licensing regulations, would […]
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Farmington man to be sentenced in heroin case
FARMINGTON — A local man pleaded guilty Monday to selling heroin in January. The state dismissed a count of criminal conspiracy against Anthony Gage Jr., 27, of Farmington in a plea agreement. Assistant Attorney General David Fisher said if the case had gone to trial, Farmington Detective Darin Gilbert would have testified that in a […]
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Correction: Gray spoke about manual rules
CHESTERVILLE — A story published on Page B2 on Saturday, Nov. 19, about election complaints in Chesterville should have said former Selectman Scott Gray was the first who mentioned that a moderator’s handbook states that when there are more than seven days between an election and the swearing-in of officials, a constable must hand-deliver a letter […]
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Wilton woman pleads guilty in cocaine trafficking case
FARMINGTON — A Wilton woman pleaded guilty Monday to unlawful furnishing of cocaine. Crystal D. Taylor, 42, made the plea to the Class C charge in Franklin County Superior Court. A conviction is punishable by up to five years in prison and five years of probation. Assistant Attorney General David Fisher dismissed two Class B […]
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Carthage man pleads guilty to selling heroin
FARMINGTON — A Carthage man was sentenced Monday to serve one year of a five-year prison sentence for selling heroin. Anthony Smith, 31, pleaded guilty in Franklin County Superior Court to a Class B charge of unlawfully trafficking in scheduled drugs. A conviction carries a penalty of up to 10 years in prison and a $20,000 fine. […]
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Mainely Outdoors, composite manufacturing class collaborate
FARMINGTON — A collaboration between Mainely Outdoors, the University of Maine at Farmington’s outdoor recreation and excursion program, and a composite manufacturing class at Foster Career and Technical Education Center is reaping benefits. The composite students are gaining hands-on experience repairing five canoes for Mainely Outdoors, which offers free gear rental to Mt. Blue students […]
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Kingfield firefighters presented with state award
KINGFIELD — The Fire Department was recognized at Monday night’s selectmen meeting for excellence in meeting state standards. Mike LaPlante and Steven Greeley of the Maine Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Standards on Monday night presented Assistant Fire Chief Fred Nichols with the Safety and Health Award for Public Employees. “We don’t give out […]
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Farmington’s oldest resident celebrates 107th birthday
FARMINGTON — Leona Cross clutched a box of chocolates Monday as she celebrated her 107th birthday at The Pierce House on Main Street. “No one is taking these,” she said, as close friends and volunteers gathered for the party and open house. “At 107, Cross can do anything she wants,” said Darlene Mooar, administrator of […]
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Regional agenda
Monday Casco: Open Space Commission, 6:30 p.m., Casco Community Center Casco: Zoning Board, 7 p.m., Casco Community Center New Vineyard: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Smith Hall Peru: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Rumford: Special town meeting, 6 p.m., Municipal Building Tuesday Mexico: Mexico Sewer District, 4:30 p.m., Town Office Paris: Planning Board, 7 p.m., Town Office […]
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Milton wind decision could come Dec. 12
MILTON TOWNSHIP — The fate of Milton Township as a potential location for wind power development might be decided Dec. 12 when the Maine Land Use Planning Commission considers whether to keep Milton in the “expedited” process for reviewing specific applications. That decision may turn largely on the perceived impact of wind towers on scenic […]