Brooklyn Marie Forbes, 8, of Chesterville hangs on for dear life at the Mutton Bustin’ event at the Farmington Fair on Saturday. Forbes went on to win the competition for the girls. FARMINGTON — Of all the sports in the wide world of athletics, mutton bustin’ is one that’s not for the faint of heart […]
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First Fall Fun 5K Walk/Run for Special Olympics
Thirty-eight participants take off in the Inaugural Fall Fun 5K Walk/Run Saturday morning in Jay. The event was held to support Franklin County Special Olympics. Several participants in the Inaugural Fall Fun 5K Walk/Run make their way along Main Street in Jay 0n Saturday morning. A total of $1,176 was donated to Franklin County Special Olympics […]
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Horse power on display at Farmington Fair
Clayton Tibbetts and his team of horses, Dick and Norm, compete in the 3,300 pounds and under class at the Farmington Fair on Friday. The team took first place with a pull of 399 feet. Gordon Libby and his horse team, Ben and Tom, compete in the 3,300 pounds and under class at the Farmington […]
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RSU 85 board advised of student programs
STRONG — The first two weeks of school have been packed with interesting challenges for Regional School Unit 58 staff and students, school directors were told Thursday evening. Superintendent Susan Pratt told them about a program that provides high school students with the information and skills to continue education after high school. “We celebrated National […]
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Hudson murder trial to go forward
BRYAN, Texas — Jury selection will begin Monday morning in the trial of a man accused of slaying six people, including a retired University of Maine at Farmington employee, a judge ruled Thursday. William Mitchell Hudson, 35, is accused of killing Carl Johnson, 76, a retired University of Maine at Farmington employee, his daughter, Hannah Johnson, […]
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Wilton seeks new superintendent for two plants
WILTON — The town is advertising for a new superintendent and chief operator for the wastewater treatment and water plants. “Justin Futia is no longer working here,” Town Manager Rhonda Irish said. “His last day was on Sept. 12.” Irish would not say more about his departure. In the meantime, Irish has asked Mark Holt, […]
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Exhibits viewed at Farmington Fair's second Senior Day
Farmington Police Chief Jack Peck, left, and Fire Chief Terry Bell of Farmington Fire and Rescue stand beside a new display at Farmington Fair that features photos, uniforms and other items from the two departments FARMINGTON — Exhibits, from birds to needle crafts, drew attention as seniors toured the 177th annual exhibition at Farmington Fair […]
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Three auctioned chickens raise more than $500 for hurricane victims
Lily Bachelder, 7, of New Sharon is pictured with two of the three meat chickens she raised for Wednesday’s Youth Market auction at Farmington Fair. FARMINGTON — Three meat chickens sold for more than $500 during Wednesday’s Youth Market Lamb, Steer, Hog and Poultry auction at Farmington Fair. It was not because the chickens […]
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New Vineyard man indicted on federal cocaine charge
BANGOR — A federal grand jury indicted a New Vineyard man accused of distributing cocaine. Jordan Richard, 24, formerly of Rangeley, was indicted last week “for distributing cocaine,” acting U.S. Attorney Richard W. Murphy announced in a release Wednesday from the Department of Justice. If convicted, Richard faces up to 20 years in prison, three […]
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Verso forms strategic committee which could consider mill sale
A truck leaves Verso Mill in Jay. JAY — Verso Corp. announced Thursday that its board of directors, as part of its ongoing efforts to maximize stockholder value, has formed a Strategic Alternatives Committee. The announcement follows two days after shareholders linked to investor Jason Mudrick reported being “deeply frustrated with the board’s inaction to […]