FARMINGTON — The following arrests were recently logged at Franklin County Detention Center: * Roger Briscoe, 33, New Sharon, domestic violence assault, obstructing report of a crime, violation condition of release, June 4, no bail listed, Franklin County Sheriff’s Department. * Kristopher Hiltz, 34, Jay, violation condition of release, violation of protective order, June 4, […]
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Two injured in Chesterville two-car collision
CHESTERVILLE — A two-car collision Monday afternoon near a sharp corner Borough Road sent two drivers to a Farmington hospital, one with a serious ankle injury. Franklin County Sheriff Deputy Christopher Chase said the accident near 372 Borough Road remains under investigation. Chase said Darlene Phillips, 44, of Chesterville, driver of a Ford Taurus, was […]
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Spirit of America award winners honored
AUGUSTA — Recipients of the 2011 Spirit of America Foundation Award for outstanding community service throughout Maine were recognized during an April 6 ceremony at the Statehouse. Auburn Volunteers in Police Service have helped the Auburn Police Dept. in a variety of ways. Bowdoin FHC, Inc. runs several community projects, including fundraisers for the fire […]
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Franklin County arrest log
* Timothy Moras, 61, Jay, disorderly conduct, criminal threatening, May 27, released on $3,000 unsecured, Jay Police Department. * Troy Asselin, 23, Farmington, warrant failure to pay fines/fees, May 29, released on payment plan, Franklin County Sheriff’s Department. * Brian Fitch, 54, Chesterville, failure to appear, May 29, $250 cash bail, Franklin County Sheriff’s Department. […]
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Workshop on invasives NEW VINEYARD — A hands-on workshop on Invasive Plant and Insect Species will be held Thursday, May 31, at the Forster Ricardo Farm on the Miller Road. The all-day session is hosted by Franklin County Soil and Water Conservation District and the Maine Forest Service with support through promotion from the UKV […]
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Voters approve RSU 9 budget
FARMINGTON — Ten towns in the Mt. Blue Regional School District voted by a solid margin on Thursday to approve the 2012-13 budget. After a lengthy and confrontational hearing on Monday night, voters approved a slate of warrant articles that sent the proposed $28.9 million budget to voters in each town. The school board reassured […]
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Homemakers groups gets safety information
White said that most burglaries occur because of drugs in some capacity whether it is to steal drugs, to get money to support a drug habit or to sell drugs. He stressed knowing your neighbors is key to keeping yourself or others safe. It is important to check on your neighbors and have them check […]
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A Cappella concert AUGUSTA — Maine-ly Harmony Chorus and the Kennebec Valley YMCA Youth Chorus will present Spring Into A Cappella Sound at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 20, at the Vile’s Arboretum, 153 Hospital St. This musical program of barbershop-style four-part harmony will delight young and old alike, as the women’s chorus performs old favorites […]
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Damaged mailbox leads to charges
CHESTERVILLE — Two residents face charges after a verbal dispute over damage to a mailbox escalated into a threat with a loaded pistol, police said. Michael L. Jacques, 46, of Sand Pond Road in Chesterville was arrested on a felony charge of criminal threatening with a firearm on Saturday, Franklin County Sheriff Lt. Niles Yeaton […]