CHESTERVILLE — Organizers of the first Open Acoustic Jam to be held at the Chesterville Center Meeting House say they anticipate a great turnout and extraordinary concert on Sunday, July 14. The fund-raising event will feature the open jam and a cook-out/picnic from 1 to 4, culminating in a concert open to the public at […]
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Franklin County Arrest Log
FARMINGTON — The following arrests were recently logged at Franklin County Detention Center: * Timothy Koehler, 30, Livermore Falls, violation of condition of release, June 14, no bail listed, Jay Police Department. * Sara L. Poisson, 29, Jay, driving after suspension, June 14, $3,000 unsecured, court appearance Aug. 7, Jay Police Department. * Alfred Clemens, […]
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Motorcyclist injured, deer killed
JAY — A Chesterville man was injured Friday night after the motorcycle he was driving hit a deer on Route 133, a couple miles south of Bean’s Corner, Sgt. Troy Young said Monday. John Swan, 59, was traveling south on Route 133 toward Livermore Falls at about 11:25 p.m. when the bike and the doe […]
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Chesterville man pleads guilty to shooting at roommate
FARMINGTON — A Chesterville man pleaded guilty Friday to shooting at his roommate inside a home Nov. 19, 2012. State police previously said that the bullet just missed the roommate. Philip Caldwell Jr., 29, pleaded guilty at Franklin County Superior Court to felony charges of reckless conduct with a firearm, criminal threatening with a dangerous […]
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Historical Society annual meeting FARMINGTON — The Farmington Historical Society will hold its annual meeting on Monday, June 17, at Henderson Memorial Baptist Church. It will start with a potluck supper at 6 p.m., followed by a short presentation and business meeting. For more information, contact T. Davis at btdavis@beeline-online.net. Grange plans ‘souper’ supper CHESTERVILLE […]
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Hospital holding community tea FARMINGTON — The Franklin Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will host a community tea on Wednesday, June 12, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in the Bass Room at Franklin Memorial Hospital. The tea, which is free and open to the public, will include information sharing, refreshments and live entertainment. The tea will begin […]
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Space still available for community-wide sale in June
CHESTERVILLE — A community-wide yard sale will be held at the Chesterville Town Office on Saturday, June 15, sponsored by the board of the Chesterville Center Union Meeting House Inc. The sale will run from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Now in its second year, the event has proved to be a convenient way for […]
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Ellen J. Webber
1937 – 2013 CHESTERVILLE — Ellen J. Webber, 75, of Chesterville, passed away at her home on Wednesday, May 22. She was born in Littleton, N.H. in 1937, the daughter of Harry and Beatrice Williams. She attended schools in Phillips. On June 19, 1955, she married Stephen Webber, and the couple began their family in 1957. […]
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Mt. Blue Garden Club luncheon FARMINGTON — Mt. Blue Area Garden Club’s annual membership luncheon will be held at noon Tuesday, June 4, served by the ladies of Fairbanks Union Church. The menu will be a meat lasagna or a veggie one, with salad, dessert and beverage. Interested people who would like to attend are […]
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Grange is hosting ‘souper’ supper CHESTERVILLE — Chesterville Grange will have “souper” supper on Friday, May 24, serving between 5 and 6:30 p.m. Homemade soups, chowders, breads and dessert will be available. Cost is adults, $5; children, $2.50. For more information, call 778-2282 or 778-5845. History Night in downtown Livermore Falls LIVERMORE FALLS — History […]