LIVERMORE FALLS — About 40 firefighters from five departments battled a fire that ripped through a home and garage Wednesday afternoon at 17 Souther Road. The mobile home with additions, along with a garage and its contents, was destroyed. Property owner, Ted Soucy, was away for a couple days in Rangeley. His sister, Kim Cook, […]
June 2014
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Board seeks new location for community banner posts
FARMINGTON — The Board of Selectmen would like to find a new home for the community banner poles located at the corner of Farmington Falls Road and High Street. The two poles, which hold up to three banners, are used by local groups to announce events to drivers entering Farmington on Route 2. While planning […]
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Gray fire causes traffic problems
GRAY — Firefighters battled a house fire near Gray Square on Wednesday afternoon. Officials said a woman and child were at 25 Main St. when the house went up in flames, but no one was injured. Crews from five times battled the blaze.
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Collins secures endorsement of national LGBT advocacy group
A national organization that advocates for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender equal rights has endorsed U.S. Sen. Susan Collins in her re-election campaign. Collins, R-Maine, is facing Democratic challenger Shenna Bellows, former executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Maine. “Sen. Susan Collins has played a pivotal role in advancing support for LGBT […]
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Study shows Waterfront Concerts drew $17.5M to Bangor area in 2013
BANGOR — Seasons Grille & Sports Lounge had its first full summer of operation in 2013, and the restaurant saw “minor to moderate” foot traffic from Waterfront Concerts, which is surprising, considering the venue is located just across the street, manager Tom Workman said. Seasons decided to beef up its efforts this year to lure […]
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Franklin County rescuers hike miles to reach ill South Carolina hiker
WYMAN TOWNSHIP — A South Carolina man became sick Tuesday afternoon while hiking the Appalachian Trail on Crocker Mountain and needed help, Maine Warden Justin Fowlie said Wednesday. Warden Scott Stevens responded to the rescue call along with members of Franklin Search & Rescue and NorthStar EMS medics, who hiked the 5½ miles to where […]
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Mercer woman impaled by stick in Avon ATV accident
AVON — A Mercer woman was impaled by a stick through her jaw Sunday when the ATV she was driving on a trail went up some rocks and rolled. She fell off and landed in some brush, Maine Warden Justin Fowlie said Wednesday. Vicki Dubay, 47, and her passenger were not wearing helmets, Fowlie said. […]
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Farmington accepts nearly $74,000 donation for park
FARMINGTON — The Board of Selectmen accepted a $73,997 donation Tuesday from Richard Bjorn to landscape a park on the former town garage lot. The board also agreed to maintain the property. Town Manager Richard Davis estimated a cost of approximately $1,000 per year or less for water and electricity. The exact amount will be […]
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Business office ransacked in Livermore Falls
LIVERMORE FALLS — Police are investigating a burglary at Riverview Plumbing & Heating at 3 Bridge St. that occurred between closing on Tuesday and 7:09 a.m. on Wednesday. Someone gained entry by force through a window and ransacked the office area, police Chief Ernest Steward Jr. said. Papers and other items were strewn all over […]