Stories about Farmington

Franklin County arrest log

FARMINGTON — The following were recently booked at the Franklin County Detention Center: * Michael Spear, 38, Rangeley, violation condition of release, domestic assault, Dec. 30, no bail listed as of Jan. 3, Rangeley Police Department. * Carl Boyington, 18, Wilton, violation c...

New arts center will present its first stage production

FARMINGTON — The Emery Community Arts Center will present its first fully staged production over two weekends in January. The Sandy River Players, Farmington’s community theater, wlll stage a double bill of "The Man in the Bowler Hat," a farce by A.A. Milne, and "The Little Swe...

Police investigate explosion in Farmington

FARMINGTON - Police say they are investigating an explosion Monday night on the Bailey Hill Road. An explosive device, believed to be a pipe-bomb, was thrown into a field just before the Bailey Farm about 9:05 p.m.,  Farmington Police Chief Jack Peck said Tuesday morning. Debri...

Christmas party

The 32nd annual Smith family and friends special Christmas party was held at The Henderson Memorial Baptist Church in Farmington on Dec. 4, hosted by Brent and Bertha Smith. Organizer of the gifts was Gaynelle Yeaton, assisted by the Franklin County Dairy 4H Club led by Darlene Yeaton Nelson. Ent...

Master Mason Degree

At a recent meeting of Maine Lodge 20 in Farmington, the Master Mason Degree was conferred. From left are Leon Deon, master; David Keith, candidate; and Clinton H. Coolidge, senior district deputy.

Barn, horse stable destroyed by fire in Farmington

FARMINGTON — The state Fire Marshal's Office is investigating the cause of an early morning fire that destroyed a large barn and stable at Knowlton Corner Farm. A horse being boarded there and a pair of cats were lost in the early morning blaze. When firefighters arrived at 34... 1

Farmington community welcome at The Coffee Church

FARMINGTON — A new worship and learning experience begins Sunday, Jan. 1, at Henderson Memorial Baptist Church at 110 Academy St. The Coffee Church will be open every Sunday in January from 9:30 a.m. to noon and everyone is welcome. Those who come will not have to sit in p...

Military note - Raymond Tilton

SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Air Force Airman Raymond J. Tilton graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basi...

Garden Club decorates

DAR names good citizen at Mt. Abram High School

STRONG — Mt. Abram High School has announced that this year’s Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen is Jazmin Knapp, daughter of Dean and Beverly Knapp of Freeman Township. The DAR Good Citizen Program is sponsored by the National Society Daughters of the American R...