Stories about Weld

Phyllis Jackson

LEWISTON - Phyllis Jackson, 79, of Weld, died Tuesday afternoon, June 11, 2013 at the Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston. She was born on Jan. 2, 1934 in Weld, a daughter of Loren Eric and Vera (Safford) Whitney. She attended local schools, graduating from Weld High School. On Oct. 3...

UMFK Student Support Services recognizes TRiO students

FORT KENT — The TRiO, Student Support Services Program at the University of Maine at Fort Kent held its fifth annual recognition banquet on April 17 to honor students involved in the TRiO program. TRiO Student Support Services is funded through the Department of Education under Titl...

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River Riders spaghetti supper ANDOVER — The Ellis River Riders will hold an all-you-can-eat spaghetti and meatballs buffet at 5 p.m. Saturday, June 15, at their show grounds on Airport Road. Meal includes bread, salad, dessert and beverage. Cost is $10. Servin...

Man sentenced on sex charges

FARMINGTON — A Franklin County court justice sentenced a Weld man Friday to one year of a five-year prison sentence for sex crimes against a girl under age 18. James Lundy, 47, pleaded guilty in March to one count each of felony unlawful sexual contact and misdemeanor unlawful sexual...

Jean L. Kay

WELD — Jean L. Kay, 62, of School Street in Weld, passed away in her sleep on Tuesday, March 19, at her residence, with her soulmate, Willy, at her side, following a valiant battle with lung cancer.

Weld man found guilty of sex, alcohol crimes

FARMINGTON – A Weld man pleaded guilty to two counts of unlawful sexual contact and four counts of allowing minors to possess or drink alcohol on Friday in a plea agreement reached with the state. James Lundy, 46, was initially indicted on three felony charges of unlawful sexual cont...

Man sentenced for theft of diesel fuel from Weld

FARMINGTON – A Franklin County justice sentenced a Weld man, formerly of Woodstock, to one year in prison on Wednesday in connection to stealing diesel fuel from the Weld Town Garage in December. Joseph Ryan Cox, 27, formerly of Woodstock pleaded guilty to a felony theft by unauthori...

Franklin County Fiddlers to perform

WELD —  A group of area fiddlers will entertain the public at 7 p.m.  Saturday, March 23 in the Weld Town Hall. The University of Maine Weld Extension Homemakers' are advising attendees to arrive early for the free annual concert, which will feature talents of The Mt. Blue ...

Weld town meeting voters OK raising nearly $163,000 through taxes

During Saturday's annual town meeting, Weld Selectmen Thomas H. Skolfield, left, and Wayne DuBois listen as Town Clerk and Tax Collector Carol Cochran responds to a question about a proposal to increase the road commissioner's work hours from 30 to 40 per week.

University of Maine at Fort Kent dean's list

FORT KENT — Dr. Rachel E. Albert, vice president for academic affairs at the University of Maine at Fort Kent, has announced that the following students were named to the dean’s list for the fall 2012 semester. Auburn: Destiny Lizotte, Christa Metivier, Jessica...