WILTON — Following a Site Plan Review Thursday, Nov. 1, the Wilton Planning Board granted a permit for a retail medical marijuana storefront. The store will also sell soil, nutrients and growing science materials. Alden Sylvester, of Fayette, and a business partner plan to open Power Plant at the former Hayden Shoe Store, 410 U.S. […]
November 5, 2018
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Physical activity, access to care, mental health top concerns for County
by Rachel Ohm Morning Sentinel FARMINGTON — Physical activity, access to health care and environmental conditions are among the top priorities when it comes to the health of Franklin County residents, a group of community members and stakeholders recently found. Substance use and mental health are also important priorities, the group found during a forum at […]
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Farmington officers recognized for saving woman’s life
Staff report FARMINGTON — Two local police officers have been recognized for their roles in saving a Strong woman who was found facedown in a brook in July. Police Chief Jack Peck announced October 29 that officers Michael Lyman and Jesse Clement received a Lifesaving Award for their actions. The rescue At about 8 p.m. […]
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Cooking matters teaches healthy kitchen skills
JAY — When Kristie Cooper of Livermore excitedly announced, “I made noodles,” her classmates applauded proudly. Cooper was making fresh pasta for soups while her classmates made other preparations. Cooper and about 25 others are taking a free 6-week Cooking Matters class offered by Healthy Community Coalition of Greater Franklin County. The course curriculum teaches […]
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Pro wrestling: Champion Jay Lethal, Ring of Honor making first stops in Maine
Jay Lethal kicks Will Ospreay during a Ring of Honor match. Lethal, the Ring of Honor world champion, will be appearing at the promotion’s Global Wars tour event at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee on Wednesday. (Ring of Honor photo) The popularity of professional wrestling has probably never been more varied and widespread than it has […]
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Next phase of Lewiston-Auburn rail study will look at Portland connection
AUBURN — Heading into the final phase of a feasibility study on establishing a passenger rail connection between Lewiston-Auburn and Portland, committee officials say the decision may come down to how much federal and state subsidy will be available for the project. During a City Council workshop Monday, former Councilor Bob Stone said while the […]
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Turner selectmen approve money for backhoe
TURNER — The Board of Selectmen on Monday night approved using up to $25,000 to buy a backhoe for the Transfer Station. Board Chairman Kurt Youland said he has been looking for a replacement but hasn’t found a used one that meets the station’s needs. “I don’t know if you’ve seen the one down there, but […]
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Mechanic Falls Town Council decides police offices not moving
MECHANIC FALLS — The Town Council determined Monday night that until a thorough master plan for a new municipal complex is explored, the Police Department will stay in the municipal building on Lewiston Street. However, the town’s administrative offices and the library will move from the municipal building to the former medical building on 22 […]
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Orders OK'd for New Gloucester public works building
NEW GLOUCESTER – Selectmen on Monday approved two change orders for the $4.6 million public works facility at 611 Lewiston Road. Ganneston Construction of Augusta plans to begin this week with a logging operation at the 25-acre site shared with the New Gloucester Fire and Rescue Department. The board authorized the town manger to sign […]
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Judge approves $3 million for shipping company that admitted oily water discharges
A German shipping company has pleaded guilty in federal court in Portland to covering up illegal dumping of oily water, and the court-approved deal opens the door for whistle-blowing crew members to receive a cut of the $3.2 million fine. U.S. District Judge Nancy Torresen rejected a similar plea agreement two months ago because the parties did […]