What-Not-Shop wants planters RUMFORD — People who have planters that are in good shape are asked to donate them to the What-Not-Shop, which will reuse them in the Briar Patch Greenhouse in the spring. Rumford quilters to meet Oct. 10 RUMFORD — RAQ (Rumford Area Quilters) will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, at […]
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Lasagna dinner at Sons of Italy RUMFORD — A lasagna dinner with meatballs and sauce, salad, rolls and dessert will be served beginning at 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15, at the Sons of Italy Hall. Ludden Preschool Storytime resumes DIXFIELD — The Pre-School Storytime program at Ludden Memorial Library has started back up. The program […]
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Joint reunion of Jay H.S. classes JAY — Jay High School Classes 1962-1966 will hold a joint reunion from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at Spruce Mountain Middle School cafeteria. The only cost is to bring a favorite hot or cold dish or dessert. For more information, call 645-3462. SAD 52 course on […]
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Homemakers meet Thursday WILTON — The Wilton Day Homemakers will meet at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, at St. Luke’s Church on High Street for election of officers and program. Bring ideas for program, money for dues and your own lunch. There will be coffee, tea, hot chocolate and dessert. For more information call 645-2423. […]
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RSU 10 board to discuss vote consideration petition
DIXFIELD — The RSU 10 Board will take up a petition Monday submitted last week that calls for another vote on the recently passed $36.5 million operating budget. Superintendent Craig King said on Friday that a state statute allows such a request, providing a sufficient number of valid signatures are on the petition. According to […]
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Franklin County arrest log
FARMINGTON — The following arrests were recently logged at Franklin County Detention Center: * Melinda Silva, 35, Farmington, domestic violence assault, Aug. 19, $1,500 unsecured bail, court appearance Sept. 4, Farmington Police Department. * Joshua Sawyer, 30, Farmington, violation condition of release, Aug. 19, $500 cash, court appearance Oct. 9, Farmington Police Department. * Casey […]
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Carthage man faces charges
CARTHAGE — A local man is accused of breaking into a Carthage residence and stealing a gun, electronics and DVDs. Trooper Jed Malcore arrested Evan Hutchinson Jr., 18, of Carthage on Tuesday on felony charges of burglary and theft and a misdemeanor charge of criminal mischief, Lt. Aaron Hayden of the Maine State Police said […]
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Dixfield teenager mourned
DIXFIELD — Tyla Thibodeau was remembered Wednesday for his friendship, sense of humor, his smile and his artistry. Thibodeau, 15, of Dixfield died Sunday when his neck was broken after a piece of a coil of rope he was carrying got caught in the chain on an off-road, motorized mini-motorcycle he was riding, his grandmother, […]
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Board of Selectmen elects Planning Board alternate
DIXFIELD — The Board of Selectmen voted 3-1 Monday night to elect Norman Mitchell to the Planning Board as an alternate member . Town Manager Linda Pagels-Wentworth said Tuesday afternoon that the board voted by secret ballot, choosing Mitchell over another candidate. The opening on the board came after Cindy Lou Paine stepped down as […]
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Teen killed on dirt bike is identified
CARTHAGE — The Maine Warden Service on Tuesday released the name of the 15-year-old Carthage boy who was killed Sunday night while riding a dirt bike on Tuesday. Tyla J. Thibodeau had been carrying a coil of rope while riding the small, motorized bike when it got entangled in the rear wheel. The boy became […]