Lucas Sirois of Farmington, who prosecutors allege is the head of an illegal marijuana growing and distribution organization, represented in court Friday three related businesses that were indicted.
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Michelle Tranten to resign as principal at Mt. Abram High School, superintendent says
Tranten, principal of the school since 2015, had been the target of a “no confidence” vote reportedly signed by half of the student body earlier this month.
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Livermore Falls man receives severe head injuries after ATV hits a tree in Jay
Derek Hanson, 29, was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash on the Whistle Stop Trail, officials say.
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Community Health Network loses 48 employees to vaccine mandate
FCHN reports 48 employees (or about 6.6% of its workforce) resigned or ‘separated’ from the company due to MaineHealth and Gov. Janet Mills’ vaccine mandate for healthcare workers. Of the 48 resignations and separations, 34 were clinical roles.
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D. Robin Beck elected vice chair of Regional School Unit 73 board of directors
Board accepts resignation of Vice Chair Michael Morrell of Jay.
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Franklin County commissioners hire Strong woman to oversee federal funds
Susan Pratt will work part-time and receive $500 a day for being program administrator for the county’s American Rescue Plan Act funds.
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Eleven defendants plead not guilty to charges in a marijuana, money laundering conspiracy
An attorney for Lucas Sirois of Farmington, who is said to be the ring leader, plans to file a preliminary injunction in the case.
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Former Livermore Falls man charged with cruelty to animals
Seven of 10 animals died in an apartment on Main Street about two months after being abandoned by Parker Foster, police said.
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Wilton Select Board brainstorms American Rescue Plan Act spending ideas
Wilton has received $209,000 of the total $418,000 it expects to get under the American Rescue Plan Act.
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Franklin County hires Temple woman as new finance manager
Commissioners also set a public hearing for Dec. 7 on a proposed $1.5 million unorganized territory budget for 2022-23.