FARMINGTON — The following arrests were recently logged at Franklin County Detention Center: * Joseph R. Sniadecki, 37, Strong, driving under the influence, violation of condition of release, Aug. 17, no bail listed, Franklin County Sheriff’s Department. * Patrick J. Lovejoy, 48, Phillips, driving under the influence, Aug. 17, $3,000 unsecured bail, court appearance Oct. […]
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Smoking offends outdoor eater
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Over the past month I have enjoyed trips to two outdoor restaurants. At both locations I encountered people smoking cigarettes. I found this to be disgusting. At one place it was while we were in line for food. At another it was someone sitting at the picnic table next to us while […]
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SAD 58 voters pass budget by 2-1 margin
SALEM TOWNSHIP — Voters passed a $9.5 million SAD 58 district budget on Tuesday night. The budget, which is down 3.5 percent from last year, passed by more than a 2-1 margin. Of the votes cast in all five towns, 370 voted for it and 180 voted against it. Three towns passed the budget with […]
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Local Avon representative sought
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Are there any Avon representatives in the area of Lake Street, Auburn? — No Name via email ANSWER: Sun Spots knows of one in Auburn, Norm McGraw, 783-8196. Another option is to go to Avon.com, input your address and search for a representative near you. Sun Spots hasn’t had this question in […]
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SAD 58 approves $9.5 million budget, nixes moving adult ed programs to RSU 9
SALEM TOWNSHIP — The SAD 58 board approved a $9.5 million budget Thursday night and nixed a proposal to contract adult education with Regional School Unit 9 in Farmington. The board also eliminated the equivalent of one cook’s position. Board member Mary Jane Thorndike of the Finance Committee said using $700,000 from surplus toward the […]
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SAD 58 board faces tough questions on budget
SALEM TOWNSHIP — Voters of SAD 58 asked school directors Tuesday to consider lowering next year’s budget by using surplus money, contracting adult education with RSU 9 and abandoning the late bus run. Superintendent Brenda Stevens said the $9.5 million spending plan is $300,000 less than this year. However, the local share towns pay is […]
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Deputies investigate burglaries in Avon, New Vineyard
AVON — Franklin County deputies are investigating burglaries on Storer Road in Avon and Taylor Hill Road in New Vineyard. A mobile home used as a camp in Avon was broken into and trashed over the weekend, Lt. Niles Yeaton said. The vandalized property belongs to a Franklin County resident. The damage is believed to […]
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Plow truck purchase, new roof on Avon warrant
AVON — Voters at Saturday’s annual town meeting will be asked to approve funds to fix roads, buy a plow truck, and build a new roof for the town office. The meeting begins at 9 a.m. March 17 at the Town Office. “Last year, we asked for about $158,000, and this year, we’re asking for […]
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Rivier College dean’s list
Nashua, N.H. — The following students have attained dean’s list status for fall 2011 at Rivier College. Avon: Magnolia Dixon Lewiston: Stephanie Gagne