AVON — Voters will elect six officers at the annual town meeting at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 21, at the Municipal Building. According to First Selectman Greta Espeaignnette, Second Selectman Jerry Gilchrist is not seeking another term. Incumbent tax collector Mary Dunham, constable Bruce Dunham, Treasurer Maureen Haley, Road Commissioner Jerry Haines and school board […]
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Avon man convicted on drug-trafficking charges
FARMINGTON — An Avon man, charged with trafficking illegal drugs, was sentenced Friday in Franklin County Superior Court to 10 years at the Department of Corrections with all but three years suspended. Daryl “Poochie” Searles, 57, of Avon was charged in April in what police called one of the largest drug busts in Franklin County. […]
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Avon woodworker makes unique toys
AVON — Come spring, Paul Gardiner will spend a lot of time outdoors tending to his lawn care business. But during the winter he spends many hours in his workshop making toys and other wooden items. With carpentry skills learned years ago, Gardiner creates unique toys. These are ones you will not find at big-box […]
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Massachusetts woman accused of pointing gun at Avon man
AVON — A Massachusetts woman is accused of pointing a shotgun at her boyfriend and beating his truck with the butt of her gun while he was seated inside it at his residence on Duck Scout Road, Franklin County Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. said. Franklin County deputies arrested Diane Bouley, 47, of Erving, Mass., on […]
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Avon gift shopping for children set for Saturday
AVON — The Phillips Community Church will also provide a time for children younger than 12 to shop for Christmas presents. The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, at the Avon Town Hall at 1116 Rangeley Road, Paul Gardiner said. Gardiner’s wife, Barbara, helps organize the event, he said. […]
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Avon man pleads guilty in one of Franklin County’s largest drug busts
FARMINGTON — An Avon man pleaded guilty Friday to trafficking in oxycodone, hydrocodone and marijuana. Daryl “Poochie” Searles, 57, was arrested April 18 at his home at 148 Avon Valley Road. He also admitted Friday in Franklin County Superior Court to criminal forfeiture involving $144,008 in cash and seven guns seized during the April bust by […]
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Homemakers to meet Dec. 11 CHESTERVILLE — The North Chesterville Extension Homemakers will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, for the annual Christmas party in the home of a member in Jay. Members will be car-pooling. For more information, call 778-3156. Christmas shopping for children AVON — The annual Christmas shopping event for children […]
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Weld representative plans to continue work started by current administration
WELD — State Rep. Thomas Skolfield, R-Weld, hopes to continue the work started by the current administration over the past four years in his first term. Skolfield, chairman of the Weld Board of Selectmen, was elected to serve House District 112 on Nov. 4. The district covers the towns of Avon, Carrabassett Valley, Carthage, East […]
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Well done – Students honored
NEWTON, Mass. — Leanne LaRosa of Harrison has received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Lasell College during commencement exercises in May. LaRosa majored in applied math with secondary education. — NASHUA, N.H. — Magnolia Veronica Dixon of Avon was awarded the Dr. Jamison Gilder Hoff Leadership Medal at a Rivier University graduating student event […]
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RSU 58 board funds five projects with leftover money
KINGFIELD — The Regional School Unit 58 board learned Thursday night there is $308,000 left over from fiscal year 2013-14, and they decided to use $80,000 of it for five projects. Business manager Luci Milewski told directors from Avon, Phillips, Strong and Kingfield that each year’s budget is calculated on anticipated revenues and expenses for […]