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Teen dies in Whitefield ATV crash

WHITEFIELD (AP) — Police say a 16-year-old youth has died in an all-terrain vehicle crash in Whitefield. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department says the ATV operator tried to pass a car on Howe Road at about 7 p.m. Monday, but the vehicles made contact as the ATV was trying to get back to the right […]

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Mexico police purchase side-by-side ATV with grant money, reserve funds

MEXICO — Police Chief Roy Hodsdon said Friday afternoon that the Police Department purchased a new side-by-side ATV to assist in making rescues, transporting prisoners and collecting evidence. The 800cc machine was purchased for $9,100 through Roland’s Automotive. “Having this type of ATV is going to make our missions a lot easier,” Hodsdon said. “The […]

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Lewiston shuts down off-road park; business permits needed

LEWISTON — Off-road park owner Don Arel said he was a little surprised this weekend when he got a letter from the city telling him to shut down. “I don’t really know what shut down means,” Arel said. “I don’t have front doors to close or employees to send home.” What he has is All […]

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ATV purchase on agenda for Mexico selectmen

MEXICO — An ATV purchase for the Police Department and opening bids on town properties are on the agenda for Tuesday evening’s selectmen meeting. The Police Department sold its 2003 Arctic Cat ATV for $1,500 and placed the funds in a reserve account to help cover the cost of a newer ATV. “Our plan right […]

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38-year-old dies in Sherman ATV crash

SHERMAN (AP) — The Maine Warden Service says a 38-year-old man is dead after an all-terrain vehicle crash in Sherman. Corporal John MacDonald of the Maine Warden Service says 38-year-old Bryon Jacobs of Stacyville was pronounced dead at the scene. A 16-year-old passenger was hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries. The passenger reported the accident at […]

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Mud season declared over; Roxbury ATV trail system open

ROXBURY — Despite days of rain, mud season officially ended for Roxbury all-terrain vehicle trails early Friday morning. The ATV motoring public can now drive about Roxbury trails. Michael Worthley, president of the Roxbury ATV Riders Club, said the club opened the extensive and popular trail system at 5 a.m. Friday. On May 7, Worthley […]

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Correction: ATV course in June 21

JAY – A story published Tuesday on Page B2 of the Franklin edition should have said the Police Department will offer a free ATV course Saturday, June 21, at Spruce Mountain Middle School. It was a reporting error.

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Free ATV course to be offered in Jay

JAY — The Police Department will offer a free ATV course from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on June 21 in the cafeteria at the Spruce Mountain Middle School on Community Drive. Interested people are asked to register ahead of time by calling the Police Station at 897-6766. There is limited material available. Children 15 […]

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Mud season keeps River Valley-area ATV trails closed

ROXBURY — Rain added to already saturated soils Tuesday afternoon on the Foley Trail for all-terrain vehicles. It’s mud season for River Valley-area ATV trails and they’re all closed until June 1, according to posted signs. Mike Worthley, president of the Roxbury ATV Riders Club, examined an exposed culvert Tuesday on the Foley Trail behind […]